FG Confirms Fresh Evacuation Flight For Nigerians In South Africa

FG Confirms Fresh Evacuation Flight For Nigerians In South Africa
Fresh returnees are expected to arrive in Lagos on Tuesday morning.
Nigerians remaining in South Africa were urged to stay vigilant.

The Federal Government has confirmed that another evacuation flight carrying Nigerians from South Africa will arrive in the country on Tuesday as efforts continue to safeguard citizens amid concerns over possible xenophobic attacks.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed the development on Monday, saying an Air Peace aircraft departed Nigeria to bring home another batch of Nigerians who opted for voluntary evacuation.

“Nigeria will resume the evacuation of our nationals from South Africa today.

“Air Peace aircraft will depart Nigeria today, Monday, June 29, 2026, at 3:00 pm and is expected to arrive in South Africa at approximately 9:00 pm local time.

“The return flight is scheduled to depart South Africa at 12:00 midnight and is expected to arrive at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday morning,” Ebienfa said.

The latest evacuation follows concerns over planned anti immigrant protests expected to begin on June 30, prompting the Federal Government to continue its voluntary evacuation programme for Nigerians willing to return home.

Ebienfa advised Nigerians who choose to remain in South Africa after the protests begin to remain calm, stay alert and avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place.

“To be calm and security conscious. Avoid routes and areas dominated by protesters. Always be in contact with the Nigerian High Commission for necessary updates,” he added.

The evacuation exercise forms part of the programme approved earlier this month by President Bola Tinubu to facilitate the voluntary return of Nigerians from South Africa.

On June 7, the Federal Government approved five Air Peace evacuation flights after more than 500 Nigerians were screened for the exercise.

Before the latest operation, 328 Nigerians had already returned home in two batches. The first flight brought back 262 returnees on June 11, while a second batch of 66 Nigerians arrived in Lagos on June 25.

FG Confirms Fresh Evacuation Flight For Nigerians In South Africa

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the evacuation is being coordinated in collaboration with Air Peace and other relevant agencies, while the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria continues to advise Nigerians to remain vigilant and avoid protest venues as authorities work with the South African government to ensure their safety.