Summary
The Federal Government says Nigerians in South Africa who registered to return home will be evacuated before a June 30 deadline, following concerns over anti-migrant violence and harassment.
Highlights
- About 1,000 Nigerians had registered for evacuation before the June 30 deadline.
- The first batch of 258 Nigerian nationals had already been airlifted to Lagos.
- The evacuation is voluntary and applies to Nigerians who indicated interest in returning home.
- The Foreign Affairs Ministry said South African spouses and children of some Nigerians were also being affected.
