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The sixth batch of stranded Nigerians has safely arrived at the Lagos Airport from South Africa, bringing the total number of citizens evacuated in this phase to 1,174.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) confirmed on Saturday that the final group of 40 returnees touched down late Friday night aboard a chartered flight.
This latest arrival caps off a massive repatriation effort that utilised four Air Peace flights and a Value Jet aircraft to bring the stranded nationals home.
Sixth Batch of Stranded Nigerians in South Africa Returns Home.
Another set of returnees arrive the Lagos Airport from South Africa
40 Nigerian returnees arrive the Murtala Muhammed Airport 10th of July, 2027.
The returnees expressed their gratitude to President Bola Ahmed… pic.twitter.com/qjUEkjYhCp
— Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (@nidcom_gov) July 11, 2026
Upon landing, the visibly relieved citizens praised President Bola Tinubu for authorising their swift evacuation from South Africa.
They also thanked Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and NiDCOM Chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa for coordinating the multi-agency operation.
To help the returnees restart their lives, government officials, corporate donors, and religious organisations immediately provided them with cash, housing, and educational support.
Representatives from Edo and Delta states also announced local integration incentives for their returning residents on the tarmac.
Meanwhile, the JAAL Foundation pledged empowerment resources for 50 female returnees, and Harvesters Church distributed ₦100,000 each to 66 individuals.
A coalition of state agencies—including the Immigration Service, NEMA, the Refugees Commission, and the National Identity Management Commission—successfully processed and documented the arrivals to ensure a smooth transition.
