The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, says that about 130 Nigerians have registered for voluntary evacuation flights from South Africa following rising tensions due to anti-foreigner protests in the country.
The minister said this in a situation report via her X handle on Sunday, saying the evacuation arrangement is part of broader diplomatic and security measures being coordinated with Nigerian missions in South Africa.
She explained that the evacuation plan follows directives from President Bola Tinubu, who ordered heightened monitoring of the situation and stronger protection for Nigerians abroad.
She also confirmed that the ministry has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner over the unrest, while diplomatic engagements continue with authorities in South Africa.