The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli has successfully evacuated 137 stranded Nigerians, who were irregular migrants, from Libya Kabiru Musa, Chargé D’affaires of the Nigerian Mission to Libya, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, in Abuja.
Musa said that the 137 returnees departed Misrata, Libya on October 24 at 2.30 p.m aboard a chartered flight No. UZ189 and were expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at 5.00 p.m
According to him, the 137 returnees included 76 male adults, 52 female adults, four children, and five infants.
Musa said that the evacuation exercise was part of the Federal Government citizen’s diplomacy drive.
“This will continue to ensure safe returns of vulnerable Nigerians outside the shores of the country.
“The IOM under its Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) programme in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Tripoli successfully carried out an orderly, safe and dignified return of 137 stranded Nigerians.
“This is part of efforts to assist Nigerians in difficult circumstances to return home and reunite with their families,” he said.
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