Nigerian Emergency Agency, Migration Office Welcome Back 145 Nationals from Libya

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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.

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This is contained in a statement signed by the Head of Lagos Operations Office, NEMA, Mr Mohammed Olatunde, and made available to newsmen in Lagos.

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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.

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According to him, the programme is facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration in collaboration with the federal government.

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“The breakdown shows 122 adults, comprising 46 males and 76 females.

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“It also includes 29 children, with 13 males and 16 females.

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“A total of 27 infants were received, comprising 17 males and 10 females,” Olatunde said.

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He said the officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service conducted biometric registration and documentation of the returnees upon arrival.

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“This is to ensure proper identification and facilitate their reintegration into the country.

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“The returnees were provided with food and potable water to meet immediate needs.

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“They also received medical care and ambulance services for those requiring attention.

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“Other support included luggage handling, logistics assistance, and counselling services,” Olatunde said.

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NEMA said the measures were to ensure a safe, dignified and coordinated reception process. (NAN)

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