56 stranded Nigerians arrive Abuja from Pakistan

Nigerians returning from South Africa over xenophobia
Source: Associated Press

No less than 56 stranded Nigerians and four Pakistanis arrived Abuja on Friday from Pakistan via Tarco Air.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama, stated this on Twitter.

The minister said 300 Nigerians are being expected on Friday from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) via Emirates.

All evacuees will now proceed on compulsory 14-day self-isolation according to the new protocol by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.