IOM Repatriates 180 Stranded Nigerians In Libya
A total of 180 stranded Nigerians in Libya have been repatriated by the International Organization for Migration and the National Emergency Management Agency, Lagos Territorial Office.
A statement by NEMA disclosed that the group landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos at approximately 7:30 pm on Wednesday, aboard a charter flight operated by Al-Buraq Airlines.
The returnees included 67 adult females, 55 adult males, 24 female children, 18 male children, and 16 infants.
Upon arrival, the Nigerian Immigration Service conducted a biometric profiling of the returnees to ensure proper documentation and support.
In addition to this, various government agencies provided humanitarian assistance to the returnees to aid their reintegration into society.
“The IOM continues to play a crucial role in assisting Nigerians stranded abroad, and this latest evacuation underscores the organization’s commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of migrants,” the NEMA statement added.
