NEMA, IOM facilitate return of 104 Nigerians from Algeria
The National Emergency Management Company (NEMA) has confirmed the advent of 104 Nigerians repatriated from Algeria as portion of the Assisted Voluntary Returns initiative facilitated by the Global Organisation for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Federal Authorities.
The returnees arrived on the Murtala Muhammed Global Airport, Lagos, on Monday, June 30, 2025, aboard an Air Algerie flight (Flight No: 70-BKT), which touched down at approximately 1:50 p.m.
A breakdown of the returnees reveals that they consist of 80 grownup males, 14 grownup females, two male younger people, 5 female younger people, and three infants.
Basically based entirely mostly on a state launched by NEMA on Tuesday, the returnees were obtained on the airport by officials from varied companies, including the Nigerian Immigration Provider. The returnees underwent biometric registration and documentation and were supplied with immediate humanitarian enhance corresponding to meals, water, scientific support, ambulance services, and logistics assistance.
“This comprehensive enhance ensured a dignified and stable return for the citizens,” the agency celebrated.
The latest repatriation follows a equivalent operation earlier in June when 147 Nigerians voluntarily returned from Agadez, Niger Republic. Those returnees, who arrived in Kano on June 16, were furthermore obtained and profiled by NEMA and partner companies. Among them were 143 grownup males, one male child, one grownup female, and two female younger people. One particular person obtained scientific attention from the Crimson Imperfect upon arrival.
NEMA mentioned these efforts are portion of the ongoing collaboration with IOM and other stakeholders to reinforce the stable return and reintegration of Nigerian migrants stranded in a faraway places country.
