NEMA welcomes 203 vulnerable Nigerians who were stranded in Libya, arriving in Lagos through the voluntary humanitarian repatriation program facilitated by IOM
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has announced the successful reception of 203 vulnerable Nigerians who were stranded in Libya.
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The returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Monday and were received by NEMA and other relevant stakeholders.
The group of returnees arrived aboard a chartered Al Buraq Boeing aircraft with registration number 5A-BAC. The group consisted of 50 adult males, 96 adult females, 29 children, and 28 infants.
Their safe return was facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) through its voluntary humanitarian repatriation programme, in collaboration with Nigerian authorities including NEMA, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Nigeria Immigration Service, Department of State Services (DSS), Port Health Services, and the Nigeria Police Force.
In a statement released on Tuesday, NEMA confirmed that two of the returnees were in need of urgent medical attention and were promptly transported to New Ikeja Hospital for necessary treatment.
The returnees comprised 50 males, 96 females, 29 children and 28 infants. They (returnees) were offered necessary assistance by IOM with the support of NEMA, NCFRMI, Nigeria Immigration, DSS, Port Health and the Nigeria Police Force,” – NEMA Statement.
The agency further stated that upon arrival, all returnees underwent mandatory profiling and biometric registration procedures before being transferred to the Igando IDP Resettlement Centre.
At the center, they will participate in a comprehensive reintegration programme designed to assist them in rebuilding their lives.
“The returnees comprised 50 males, 96 females, 29 children and 28 infants. They (returnees) were offered necessary assistance by IOM with the support of NEMA, NCFRMI, Nigeria Immigration, DSS, Port Health and the Nigeria Police Force,” NEMA stated.
“There were two medical cases, and the patients were transferred to New Ikeja Hospitals for treatment.
“After the mandatory profiling and biometric exercise, the returnees were moved to the Igando IDPs resettlement centre for further reintegration programmes,” NEMA added.
