Barring any last minute change, the federal government is set to begin the evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa with 270 on Monday.
This is as the screening exercise for Nigerian nationals in South Africa seeking evacuation have been extended as preparations intensify for their return home.
In a statement on Sunday, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the exercise, being coordinated by Nigeria’s Mission in Pretoria, will now continue until Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
He disclosed that more than 500 Nigerians have so far been screened and cleared for evacuation.
According to the statement, President Bola Tinubu has approved five evacuation flights to be operated by Air Peace.
