First batch of Nigerian citizens who fled war-torn Sudan have arrived Abuja via NAF C 130 at about 2340hrs, as disclosed by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).
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Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), received Nigerian evacuees at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday 3 May, 2023. Photo: @nidcom_gov |
The Commission went on to disclose, an estimate of three hundred and seventy-six (376) evacuees arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Some of the evacuees also arrived via Nigerian Ariline, Air Peace, and were received by NIDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
NIDCOM disclosed: “The first batch of Nigerians who fled war-torn Sudan arrived via military jet C13 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 2340HRS with an estimate of 376 evacuees.
“3rd of May, 2023.”