Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said the Federal Government has evacuated the 167 Nigerians from South Africa.
Speaking through his official twitter handle, Onyeama said that the evacuees had already departed the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and are expected to arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport before proceeding to Lagos.
Former Oyo governor, Ajimobi to be buried Friday The tweet reads: “@flyairpeace conveying 167 Nigerians just departed O.R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg, South Africa for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
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“45 passengers will disembark in Abuja, and thereafter the plane will leave for Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos with 122 passengers.”
