Nigerians won't pay for repatriation from South Africa – Official

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: South Africa

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Nigerians won't pay for repatriation from South Africa – Official

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa will not pay for their repatriation, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa. The ministry will deploy aircraft to bring them home. The screening of registered Nigerians ends on Saturday. The voluntary evacuation follows safety concerns and anti-immigrant protests in South Africa.

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