ABUJA — The Federal Government has announced the planned arrival of another batch of 83 Nigerian nationals evacuated from South Africa amid rising Afrophobic attacks and anti-foreigner sentiments in the country .
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued on Monday and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the returnees are expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 . According to the ministry, they will depart Oliver Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, at 3:35 pm local time aboard South African Airways and arrive in Lagos at approximately 8:45 pm the same day .
CDA News Nigeria reports that the latest evacuation was facilitated through the intervention and sponsorship of air tickets by public-spirited private individuals, whose generosity the Federal Government acknowledged with gratitude . This development follows the conclusion of the government’s voluntary repatriation programme, under which nearly 1,490 Nigerians were repatriated from South Africa amid concerns over attacks and discrimination against foreigners .
The ministry said the Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, remained committed to protecting the welfare and dignity of Nigerians at home and abroad. It commended the private individuals and philanthropists who supported the latest evacuation, describing their intervention as an example of the “whole-of-society approach” being promoted by the government . The FG also called on the organised private sector, corporate organisations and state governments to emulate the initiative and support government efforts to respond to consular emergencies .
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