Xenophobia: 130 Nigerians Register For Evacuation From South Africa

Naijaonpoint_ng | 04-05-2026 09:17pm |

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reported that at least 130 citizens have signed up for voluntary evacuation flights from South Africa due to escalating anti-foreigner protests in the region. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, provided this information in a situation report shared on her social media platform on Sunday. The evacuation initiative is part of the government's efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of Nigerians living abroad amid rising xenophobic sentiments.

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