The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has fixed Saturday, September 7, for the evacuation of distressed Nigerians from South Africa.
The exercise was initially scheduled for Friday, September 6 but was later rescheduled for Saturday.
Air Peace airline had offered to evacuate the Nigerians pro bono through a letter the Managing Director, Allen Onyema wrote to the minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika.
In a statement signed by Minister for Consular and Immigration at the Nigerian Consular in Johannesburg South Africa, Anthony Ogbe said that the exercise is free and there will be no payment for documents for those without passports.
He noted that Interested Nigerians are encouraged to register by Friday, September 6 and be prepared to travel by Saturday after the providing necessary information.
He added that this gesture is should be viewed in light of the security challenges which our nationals face in the country and the Federal Government’s commitment to the well-being wherever they may be.
See Statement Below:
