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FG to Welcome 270 Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa Amid Growing Xenophobia

FG to Welcome 270 Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa Amid Growing Xenophobia

In the ongoing voluntary evacuation programme, the Federal Government will receive 270 Nigerians returning from South Africa on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. An Air Peace jet departs Lagos for Johannesburg on Tuesday, July 7, at 3:30 pm. It will leave Johannesburg at midnight and arrive in Lagos at about 5:00 am with the evacuees. This marks the fourth repatriation flight organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as xenophobia fears intensify in South Africa.

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kunle

What support systems will be in place when these Nigerians arrive to ensure they can reintegrate smoothly into society?

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julia

Will there be vocational training programs to help returnees secure jobs and rebuild livelihoods?

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M
mel

It's striking that the voluntary evacuation shows how severe xenophobia in South Africa has become, forcing hundreds to leave for safety.

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M
matthew

The government praises its evacuation plan, yet it seems more reactive than preventive, leaving the root causes of xenophobia unaddressed.

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E
emeka

Ensuring safe arrival is just the start; community outreach and trauma counseling should be prioritised to help returnees rebuild their lives effectively.

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