Nigerian workers stranded in Central African Republic to be evacuated Saturday
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the welfare of Nigerian workers stranded in the Bambari region of the Central African Republic, approximately 850 kilometers from the capital, Bangui.
A video showing the abandoned Nigerians, left by their employers and facilitators, has been widely circulated on social media, drawing significant attention.
In a statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry assured that “the affected Nigerians have been contacted by the hardworking officials of our Mission in the Central African Republic” and confirmed that “the Embassy of Nigeria in Bangui is actively engaging with relevant authorities to ensure the safety, protection, and swift repatriation of the affected Nigerian nationals.”
The Ministry further disclosed that “their passports have been retrieved successfully, and a vehicle has been sent to Bambari to evacuate the stranded Nigerians to Bangui.”
The evacuees are expected to arrive in the capital city with a military escort on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Officials are also in “discussions with the company for their accommodation and welfare while in Bangui and their subsequent repatriation to Nigeria.”
The Federal Government emphasized its ongoing commitment “to protecting the rights and dignity of its citizens everywhere in the world.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a stern advisory urging Nigerians traveling abroad to “verify the credibility of their employers and ensure proper documentation before departure.”
It also stressed the importance of registering with the Embassy of Nigeria in any foreign country to “avert unpleasant experiences in the event of consular issues.”
