NEMA RECEIVES 180 STRANDED NIGERIANS RETURNING FROM LIBYA
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The National Emergency Management Agency, Lagos Operations Office, in conjunction with key partners, has successfully received 180 at-risk Nigerian returnees from Libya.
As per a statement issued on Wednesday, the returnees arrived “at the Cargo Terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on November 11, 2025, at approximately 7:00 pm aboard an Air Libya flight (registration 5A-BAE). ”
PUNCH Online reports that NEMA, in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and other partners, has facilitated the secure return of thousands of Nigerians stranded overseas over the years.
The agency indicated that the group comprised “147 adults (45 males and 102 females), 19 children (6 males and 13 females), and 14 infants (7 males and 7 females). Forty-six of the returnees were identified with medical issues and were promptly attended to by health professionals. ”
“Upon their arrival, officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service conducted biometric registration and documentation to ensure accurate profiling and seamless reintegration of the returnees into the country,” NEMA stated.
In alignment with the Federal Government’s dedication to safe and dignified repatriation, the returnees were provided with food, safe drinking water, medical assistance, ambulance services, luggage management, logistical support, and counselling.
“The smooth and well-coordinated operation exemplifies the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the welfare and dignity of Nigerians returning from regions impacted by crises abroad,” NEMA added.
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