The Federal Authorities has issued a contemporary advisory to Nigerians dwelling in South Africa, urging those that really feel unsafe to benefit from the remaining government-sponsored evacuation flights, with the ultimate flight scheduled to reach within the nation on July 10.
The Minister of Overseas Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, gave the recommendation in a put up on her verified X web page on Monday whereas asserting a ultimate name for documentation for Nigerians wishing to return dwelling beneath the continuing evacuation train.
The minister mentioned Nigeria stays deeply involved in regards to the security of its residents in South Africa following the continued xenophobic protests and assaults on migrants, particularly after the deaths of two Nigerians, Musa Yunana Joe and Charles Iroegbu.
She mentioned the federal authorities had demanded that South African authorities urgently examine the killings and make sure that these accountable are recognized and dropped at justice.
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Ambassador Odumegwu Ojukwu urged Nigerians who consider their lives are in danger to instantly register for the remaining evacuation flights, stressing that there aren’t any indications that the safety scenario is enhancing.
“There aren’t any indicators that the scenario is enhancing,” she mentioned.
She recalled that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu authorised an extension of the evacuation train past the June 30 deadline after the profitable completion of the primary three evacuation operations to permit extra Nigerians who want to return dwelling to take action.
In accordance with the minister, the fourth evacuation flight arrived in Nigeria on July 3, whereas one other chartered flight will depart Lagos for Johannesburg on Tuesday, July 7, to evacuate extra Nigerians.
She disclosed that the ultimate evacuation flight is anticipated to reach in South Africa on July 10, urging residents to make full use of the remaining seats on the plane.
The minister suggested Nigerians who’re but to resolve whether or not to stay in South Africa or return dwelling to rigorously assess the dangers, warning that looking for help after the evacuation train has ended could come too late.
She added that whereas misplaced properties and investments may very well be changed, lives couldn’t.
She mentioned, “Our residents are strongly suggested to benefit from this extension and utilise the total capability of the plane.
“The final evacuation flight is anticipated to reach South Africa on tenth July. Our Nationals are once more, suggested to weigh the dangers relating to whether or not to stay or return.
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“For a lot of nonetheless sitting on the fence, sending out misery calls after these evacuation workout routines may need concluded, and when there was a chance to depart which they didn’t utilise, is not going to assist issues.
They need to do properly to notice that properties and investments misplaced might be changed, however not lives misplaced.”
Odumegwu-Ojukwu reaffirmed that the federal authorities stays dedicated to defending the security and welfare of Nigerians overseas and can proceed to take all mandatory measures to safeguard its residents.
