Audio By Carbonatix
The first batch of Nigerian nationals evacuated from the conflict in Ukraine arrived on Friday morning in the capital, Abuja.
The group consists of 451 students according to the chairman of Nigeria’s parliamentary committee on foreign affairs, Yusuf Buba, who accompanied them from Romania's capital, Bucharest,.
Nigeria is expected to evacuate 5,000 citizens who are fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.
Many have crossed over to the neighbouring countries of Romania, Poland and Hungary.
The repatriation exercise was meant to start on Wednesday but delayed because of logistics challenges.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has tweeted photos of the students' arrival at Nnamdi Azikwe international airport.
BREAKING NEWS
— Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (@nidcom_gov) March 4, 2022
EVACUATION:
First Batch of Nigerians from #Ukraine arrive Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja from Romania at 7:10 am.@NigeriaGov @abikedabiri @toluogunlesi #NigeriansInUkraine #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/ieLxnrLvKR
Latest Stories
-
Improper EV home charging can overload circuits and cause fires – Ing. Ato Roberts
41 seconds -
Why dieting alone may not be enough for weight loss – experts explain obesity complexities
10 minutes -
‘Layer upon layer of miracles’: How Nepal flood survivors were rescued from tunnel
12 minutes -
Roads Minister praises Astee and P&W Ghanem for quality work on Upper West Big Push road projects
14 minutes -
Chief Justice spoke the truth at the wrong place -Dr Jabir Mohammed
18 minutes -
51-year-old drug ‘pusher’ in Accra and his 42-year-old wife arrested by NACOC
19 minutes -
NADMO intensifies monitoring in Daboya as Bagre Dam spillage raises flood fears
20 minutes -
8 Foods that can help you sleep better at night, according to nutrition experts
23 minutes -
JoyNews Republic Bank Habitat Fair clinic set for September 11–13 at Marina Mall
25 minutes -
Parents troop to Joy FM Back-to-School Fair for school deals and discounts
27 minutes -
Government brings home remains of Ghanaian killed in alleged South Africa mob attack
29 minutes -
41 more Ghanaians return home from South Africa after xenophobic attacks
31 minutes -
GH¢70,000 gift allegation gives Parliament chance to clean up vetting process – Dr Dramani
33 minutes -
Ghana will be present at Prof Arday’s funeral to pay our respects – Ablakwa
34 minutes -
Chief Justice must avoid appearing as government ‘cheerleader’ – Prof Boadi
37 minutes