NEMA receives 156 vulnerable Nigerians from Libya

Abdullateef Fowewe

The National Emergency Management Agency, Lagos Territorial Office has received 156 vulnerable Nigerians from Libya.

The returnees according to a statement by NEMA on Wednesday, included 77 male adults, 67 female adults, 7 children, and 5 infants.

The statement reads, “NEMA Lagos Territorial Office LTO, in collaboration with IOM and other stakeholders, has continued to facilitate the safe, humane, and dignified return of Nigerian citizens from Libya.

“The returnees arrived at approximately 19:15 hours on a charter flight operated by Al-Buraq Airline, registration number 5A-BAA, with 156 individuals on board. The group consisted of 77 adult males, 67 adult females, 7 children, and 5 infants.

“The other returnees underwent biometric profiling conducted by the Nigerian Immigration Service, while additional humanitarian assistance was provided by various government agencies to ensure their well-being.

“Stakeholders present included NCFRMI, IOM, NAPTIP, the Police, and FAAN.”