One hundred and forty-eight Nigerians stranded in Sudan amid the ongoing conflict have safely returned home, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed on Saturday.
The group landed at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport on Friday at about 2:30 p.m. via a chartered Tarco Aviation flight, the agency said.
The passengers included 25 adult men, 27 adult women, 39 boys, and 57 girls, indicating that children made up the majority of the repatriated citizens.
Upon arrival, the returnees were transported to the Chila Hotel for profiling and documentation by relevant authorities.
NEMA stated that they were not enrolled in any reintegration programme, but were provided with transport fare via ATM cards immediately after the documentation process.
The agency described the operation as “well-coordinated and successfully executed.”
The repatriation comes as the Sudanese civil war continues to displace millions and disrupt critical infrastructure.
NEMA, working with international partners, stressed that the Federal Government remains committed to the safety and support of Nigerians affected by the conflict.
“The safety of our citizens abroad remains a top priority. We continue to monitor developments in Sudan and provide necessary assistance to Nigerians in distress,” the agency said.
