By Our Correspondent
Lagos, March 31, ’26 (TNZ) The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with the International Office for Migration (IOM) has received 145 Nigerian returnees from Benghazi, Libya, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja.
TheNewsZenith reports that NEMA Operation Manager in Lagos, Mohammed Olatunde, announced arrival of the returnees in a statement on Monday in Lagos.
Olatunde said the returnees arrived at about 8.27 p.m. aboard an Al Buraq Airlines flight as part of the Assisted Voluntary Return programme.
According to him, IOM, in collaboration with the Federal Government facilitated the programme.
“The returnees comprised of 122 adults, comprising 46 males and 76 females.
“Twenty-nine children – 13 males and 16 females – were also among the returnees.
“A total of 27 infants were received, comprising 17 males and 10 females,” TheNewsZenith quotes Olatunde as saying.
Read Related News:
The Operations Manager said officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service conducted biometric registration and documentation of the returnees upon arrival.
“This is to ensure proper identification and facilitate their reintegration into the country.
“Medical team provided ambulance and medication for those requiring attention.
“Other support included luggage handling, logistics assistance, and counselling services,” Olatunde said.
According to him, the measures were to ensure a safe, dignified and coordinated reception process for the returnees. (TNZ)
Do you have a flair for Citizenship Journalism? Share stories of local happenings with TheNewsZenith on WhatsApp: +2348033668669. For more scintillating news, visit our website: www.thenewszenith.com. Also follow us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thenewszenithOnline, Facebook: www.facebook.com/@thenewszenithonline & Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@thenewszenithonline
