Final Evacuation Flight With 315 Nigerians From South Africa To Arrive Wednesday

The Federal Government said the last evacuation flight from South Africa with 315 Nigerians is expected to arrive in the country on Wednesday, 15th July 2026.

This was disclosed in a statement signed on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa.

The flight to be operated by AirPeace will depart South Africa at 1.30 AM with an estimated time of arrival at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, set at 6.30 AM.

The Federal Government’s evacuation consists of Nigerians who indicated interest in returning home following the recent xenophobic attacks and security concerns in parts of South Africa.

The government had earlier conducted four evacuation flights, bringing home hundreds of Nigerians as part of efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of its citizens abroad.

The previous batch brought in a total of 40 returnees.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting Nigerians wherever they may be and expressed appreciation to all stakeholders involved in the evacuation exercise.