A group of 104 Nigerians who had voluntarily returned from Algeria arrived at the cargo terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Monday.
This repatriation was part of the Assisted Voluntary Returns initiative, a joint effort by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Nigerian government.
The returnees, who arrived on an Air Algerie flight (no. 70-BKT) around 1:50 PM, included 80 adult males, 14 adult females, two male children, five female children, and three infants, as reported by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
Upon their arrival, the returnees received comprehensive support to ensure a safe and dignified return. This included biometric registration and documentation by the Nigerian Immigration Service, along with essential provisions like food, water, medical assistance, ambulance services, luggage handling, and logistics support, NEMA stated on Tuesday.
This latest repatriation follows a similar effort on June 18, when NEMA received 147 Nigerians who voluntarily returned from Agadez, Niger Republic. These returns are coordinated by the IOM in collaboration with various stakeholders dedicated to migrant support and reintegration.
