By Ogungbayi Adeyemi S. | adeyemi@ddnewsonline.com
Editor, DDNews |
The Federal Government has issued a fresh advisory to Nigerians living in South Africa, urging those who feel unsafe to take advantage of the remaining government-sponsored evacuation flights, with the final flight scheduled to arrive in the country on July 10.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, gave the advice in a post on her verified X page on Monday while announcing a final call for documentation for Nigerians wishing to return home under the ongoing evacuation exercise.
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The minister expressed Nigeria’s deep concern over the safety of its citizens in South Africa amid continued xenophobic protests and attacks on migrants, particularly following the deaths of two Nigerians, Musa Yunana Joe and Charles Iroegbu.
She said the Federal Government had demanded that South African authorities urgently investigate the killings and ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice.
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Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu urged Nigerians who believe their lives are at risk to immediately register for the remaining evacuation flights, stressing that there are no signs the security situation is improving.
“There are no signs that the situation is improving,” she said.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had approved an extension of the evacuation exercise beyond the initial June 30 deadline after the successful completion of the first three operations.
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According to the minister, the fourth evacuation flight arrived in Nigeria on July 3, while another chartered flight will depart Lagos for Johannesburg on Tuesday, July 7.
The final evacuation flight is expected to arrive in South Africa on July 10.
The minister advised Nigerians still undecided to carefully assess the risks, warning that seeking assistance after the evacuation exercise ends may come too late.
“Our citizens are strongly advised to take advantage of this extension and utilise the full capacity of the aircraft. The last evacuation flight is expected to arrive South Africa on 10th July,” she stated.
She added: “Properties and investments lost can be replaced, but not lives lost.”
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The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the safety and welfare of Nigerians abroad and will continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard its citizens.
Nigerians in South Africa have been advised to contact the Nigerian Mission in South Africa for registration and further guidance.
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