The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken decisive steps to evacuate Nigerian citizens currently in South Africa, amid escalating concerns over their safety and welfare in the country.
Sources close to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the evacuation move follows a series of distress signals from Nigerians in South Africa, raising alarm over their precarious conditions.
The Nigerian government, through its diplomatic mission in Pretoria, has begun the process of identifying and documenting affected citizens to facilitate an organised and swift evacuation exercise.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs is expected to issue a formal statement detailing the evacuation logistics, timeline, and support measures for returning Nigerians.
This development comes against the backdrop of longstanding tensions surrounding the treatment of Nigerian nationals in South Africa, including past incidents of xenophobic attacks that have repeatedly targeted African migrants and foreign business owners.
Concerned Nigerians at home and in the diaspora have taken to social media urging the Federal Government to act with urgency, ensure the safety of every citizen, and pursue strong diplomatic engagement with Pretoria.
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that their welfare abroad remains a top priority under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
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