522 Stranded Nigerians Return Home from Niger Republic
A fresh batch of 522 Nigerians, who had been stranded in Niamey, Niger Republic, has arrived back home in Kano, marking another successful voluntary repatriation effort by the Federal Government. The returnees, comprising 267 men, 101 women, 82 boys, and 72 girls from states such as Kano, Jigawa, Plateau, and Bauchi, arrived at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport on March 29.
According to Dr. Nura Abdullahi, head of operations at NEMA's Kano Office, the repatriation was a voluntary exercise facilitated by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Abdullahi noted that the returnees had embarked on perilous journeys to countries like Libya and Algeria in search of better economic opportunities before opting to return home.
Temporary shelter arrangements have been made for the returnees, who were also provided with essential supplies, including food, blankets, mosquito nets, and dignity kits. Medical attention was promptly given to those with health challenges, courtesy of the Nigerian Red Cross and a mobile intensive care unit.
