The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that a popular Nigerian airline, Air Peace, has volunteered to send an aircraft to South Africa to evacuate Nigerians, who wish to return to the country.
The evacuation is set to begin on Friday, September 6 free of charge.
The spokesperson of the ministry, Mr. Ferdinand Nwonye, said the development follows the recent xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals, including Nigerians in South Africa.
“The general public is hereby advised to inform their relatives in South Africa to take advantage of this laudable gesture.
“Interested Nigerians are therefore advised to liaise with the High Commission of Nigeria in Pretoria and the Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg for further necessary arrangement,” the statement read.
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