The Digest:
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has successfully received 148 Nigerians evacuated from war-torn Sudan, providing transport support and temporary accommodation upon their arrival in Kano. The returnees, including women and children, were repatriated as part of federal efforts to assist citizens stranded in conflict zones.
Key Points
- The evacuees arrived at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport via a chartered Tarco Aviation flight.
- The group included 25 men, 27 women, 39 boys, and 57 girls.
- Returnees were taken to Chila Hotel for profiling and documentation by multiple agencies.
- They received ATM cards for transport support but were not enrolled in a formal reintegration program.
- NEMA described the operation as “well-coordinated and successfully executed.”
- The evacuation responds to the ongoing Sudan conflict, which has displaced millions and crippled infrastructure.
- The Federal Government continues to monitor the situation and support affected Nigerians abroad.
The return underscores Nigeria’s commitment to citizen welfare in global crises, though public skepticism remains about the circumstances leading to their presence in Sudan.
Sources: PM News
