A final group of 315 Nigerian returnees from South Africa is expected to arrive in the country on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as the Federal Government concludes its evacuation exercise.
The evacuation follows recent xenophobic attacks and security concerns in parts of South Africa, which prompted some Nigerians in the country to indicate their interest in returning home.
The development was announced on Tuesday in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa.
According to the statement, the evacuation flight, operated by Air Peace, is scheduled to depart South Africa at 1:30 a.m. and arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos at approximately 6:30 a.m.
Before the final flight, the Federal Government had carried out four evacuation flights, bringing hundreds of Nigerians back home amid concerns over their safety in South Africa.
South Africa Evacuation Exercise Nears Completion
The evacuation exercise covers Nigerians who voluntarily expressed their desire to return to the country following the attacks. The previous batch of evacuees consisted of 40 returnees.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting Nigerians wherever they may be and also expressed appreciation to all stakeholders who contributed to the evacuation exercise.
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