The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) have received 100 Nigerian returnees from Algeria.
NEMA’s Head of Media, Manzo Ezekiel, in a statement, said returnees were received on Wednesday at about 2:40 p.m.
Mr Ezekiel explained that the effort was part of the ongoing Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) programme facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Federal Government of Nigeria.
He added that the returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard an Air Algerie flight with registration number 7T-VJT.
“The breakdown of the returnees stated below: 96 adults (77 males and 19 females). 4 infants (2 Females and 2 males),” he said.
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Upon arrival, he said officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) carried out biometric registration and documentation to ensure accurate records and facilitate smooth reintegration into the country.
“In line with the federal government’s commitment to ensuring the safe, dignified, and humane return of its citizens, the returnees were immediately provided with humanitarian assistance, including:
“Food and portable water to address their immediate nutritional needs, medical care and ambulance services for those with health concerns.
“Luggage handling and logistics support to ease their movement and general coordination and counselling services to ensure a seamless and organised reception process,” he added.
