The Federal Government, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has received 180 Nigerian migrants who voluntarily returned from Libya under a reintegration programme coordinated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).Buy Maps
According to NEMA, the returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, aboard an Air Buraq Airlines flight on Tuesday.
The returnees were received by officials of NEMA’s Lagos Operations Office in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons as part of the Assisted Voluntary Return Programme.
A breakdown of the group showed that 143 were adults, comprising 75 men and 68 women. The returnees also included 26 children, made up of 12 boys and 14 girls, as well as 11 infants consisting of three boys and eight girls.
Following their arrival, officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service conducted biometric registration and documentation to verify identities, maintain records and support the reintegration process.Buy Maps
NEMA said the returnees received immediate humanitarian assistance, including food, clean drinking water and medical screening. Those requiring additional healthcare were provided with ambulance services and medical attention.
The agency also facilitated luggage handling, counselling services, reception coordination and other logistical support to ensure a smooth arrival process.
According to NEMA, reintegration assistance was provided to help the returnees reconnect with their communities and rebuild their lives after returning to Nigeria.Buy Maps
The agency noted that the exercise involved the collaboration of several government institutions and partner organisations, all working to ensure the safe, orderly and dignified return of the migrants.
NEMA reiterated that the intervention forms part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government and its partners to provide humanitarian support and sustainable reintegration opportunities for Nigerians returning from Libya and other countries.Buy Maps
