The Federal Government has resumed the evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, with another flight scheduled to arrive in Lagos on Tuesday amid rising fears of xenophobic attacks.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa confirmed that an Air Peace aircraft departed Nigeria on Monday, June 29, 2026, and is expected to bring back another batch of willing returnees.
“The return flight is scheduled to depart South Africa at 12:00 midnight and is expected to arrive at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday morning,” Ebienfa stated.
The evacuation forms part of the voluntary repatriation programme approved by President Bola Tinubu to ensure the safety of Nigerians ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests starting June 30.
Earlier batches saw 328 Nigerians evacuated, with 262 returning on June 11 and 66 on June 25. The government has approved additional flights to accommodate all registered individuals wishing to return home.
Ebienfa urged Nigerians remaining in South Africa to exercise caution, avoid protest areas, and stay in contact with the Nigerian High Commission for updates.
The move comes as concerns grow over potential violence targeting foreigners, with reports indicating that bureaucratic delays had previously left many stranded despite presidential approval for funding.
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