State Foreign Minister to Host 268 Nigerians on Thursday

By Favour Ulebor

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, will receive 268 Nigerians on Thursday morning who were evacuated from South Africa after recent xenophobic attacks in that country.

A press statement signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, issued on Wednesday, announced that the minister will represent the Federal Government in welcoming the returnees at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

The statement added that Acting High Commissioner of Nigeria in Pretoria, Ambassador Alexander Ajayi, will escort the first group of 268 passengers to Nigeria and formally hand them over to the Minister.

According to the ministry, the Air Peace evacuation flight is expected to arrive in Lagos at about 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, 11 June 2026.

The ministry also revealed that the ongoing screening exercise for Nigerians who wish to return voluntarily because of the xenophobic attacks has been extended to Sunday, 14 June 2026, to accommodate more affected persons.

The extension is said to reflect the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare and protection of Nigerians abroad.

The ministry further assured that relevant ministries, departments and agencies have arranged adequate reception, documentation and support for the returnees upon their arrival.

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