Air Peace has concluded the Federal Government’s evacuation exercise from South Africa, returning the final batch of 308 Nigerians and bringing the total number of evacuees to 1,393 across five flights.The airline disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the final evacuation flight arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 11:28 a.m. aboard its Boeing 777-200 aircraft, marking the end of the humanitarian operation coordinated by the Federal Government in partnership with Air Peace.According to the statement, the returnees were received by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, alongside senior immigration officials on behalf of the Federal Government.The airline said Dabiri-Erewa sympathised with the evacuees over their experiences during the crisis and conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s assurance of the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting their reintegration and welfare.It added that the NiDCOM boss commended the collaboration that made the evacuation possible and praised Air Peace and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, for supporting the exercise.“The successful completion of the exercise marks another significant milestone in Nigeria’s humanitarian response to the security situation in South Africa and underscores the value of strong public-private collaboration in safeguarding the welfare of Nigerian citizens abroad,” the statement read.Related NewsNIMC ready to support INEC in delivering free, fair elections – DGNigeria, UN to boost West Africa border security — Jimoh IbrahimExplain ₦210tn NNPC discrepancy in one week, Senate tells auditorsAir Peace said it deployed its Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft for the operation, completing five dedicated evacuation missions that safely returned 1,393 Nigerians.“Beyond transporting passengers, each evacuation flight carried families back to loved ones, restored hope to those displaced by uncertainty, and reaffirmed the enduring promise that Nigerians can rely on their nation in times of need,” the airline stated.According to the airline, the operation further strengthens its record in humanitarian interventions, noting that it has undertaken more than 20 humanitarian and evacuation missions across Africa and beyond since commencing operations.It added, “These landmark humanitarian missions continue to reflect the pan-nationalistic vision and enduring philanthropy of Dr. Allen Onyema, whose commitment to humanity has transformed Air Peace into a dependable national institution that consistently deploys its resources in service of Nigeria and the African continent.”The airline reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government-led humanitarian initiatives, saying it would continue to provide assistance to Nigerians whenever the need arises.The evacuation exercise followed renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa, prompting the Federal Government to begin a voluntary repatriation programme for Nigerians willing to return home. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said more than 1,000 Nigerians had registered for evacuation, while Air Peace was designated to operate the special rescue flights. The airline disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the final evacuation flight arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 11:28 a.m. aboard its Boeing 777-200 aircraft, marking the end of the humanitarian operation coordinated by the Federal Government in partnership with Air Peace.According to the statement, the returnees were received by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, alongside senior immigration officials on behalf of the Federal Government.The airline said Dabiri-Erewa sympathised with the evacuees over their experiences during the crisis and conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s assurance of the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting their reintegration and welfare.It added that the NiDCOM boss commended the collaboration that made the evacuation possible and praised Air Peace and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, for supporting the exercise.“The successful completion of the exercise marks another significant milestone in Nigeria’s humanitarian response to the security situation in South Africa and underscores the value of strong public-private collaboration in safeguarding the welfare of Nigerian citizens abroad,” the statement read.Related NewsNIMC ready to support INEC in delivering free, fair elections – DGNigeria, UN to boost West Africa border security — Jimoh IbrahimExplain ₦210tn NNPC discrepancy in one week, Senate tells auditorsAir Peace said it deployed its Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft for the operation, completing five dedicated evacuation missions that safely returned 1,393 Nigerians.“Beyond transporting passengers, each evacuation flight carried families back to loved ones, restored hope to those displaced by uncertainty, and reaffirmed the enduring promise that Nigerians can rely on their nation in times of need,” the airline stated.According to the airline, the operation further strengthens its record in humanitarian interventions, noting that it has undertaken more than 20 humanitarian and evacuation missions across Africa and beyond since commencing operations.It added, “These landmark humanitarian missions continue to reflect the pan-nationalistic vision and enduring philanthropy of Dr. Allen Onyema, whose commitment to humanity has transformed Air Peace into a dependable national institution that consistently deploys its resources in service of Nigeria and the African continent.”The airline reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government-led humanitarian initiatives, saying it would continue to provide assistance to Nigerians whenever the need arises.The evacuation exercise followed renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa, prompting the Federal Government to begin a voluntary repatriation programme for Nigerians willing to return home. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said more than 1,000 Nigerians had registered for evacuation, while Air Peace was designated to operate the special rescue flights. According to the statement, the returnees were received by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, alongside senior immigration officials on behalf of the Federal Government.The airline said Dabiri-Erewa sympathised with the evacuees over their experiences during the crisis and conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s assurance of the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting their reintegration and welfare.It added that the NiDCOM boss commended the collaboration that made the evacuation possible and praised Air Peace and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, for supporting the exercise.“The successful completion of the exercise marks another significant milestone in Nigeria’s humanitarian response to the security situation in South Africa and underscores the value of strong public-private collaboration in safeguarding the welfare of Nigerian citizens abroad,” the statement read.Related NewsNIMC ready to support INEC in delivering free, fair elections – DGNigeria, UN to boost West Africa border security — Jimoh IbrahimExplain ₦210tn NNPC discrepancy in one week, Senate tells auditorsAir Peace said it deployed its Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft for the operation, completing five dedicated evacuation missions that safely returned 1,393 Nigerians.“Beyond transporting passengers, each evacuation flight carried families back to loved ones, restored hope to those displaced by uncertainty, and reaffirmed the enduring promise that Nigerians can rely on their nation in times of need,” the airline stated.According to the airline, the operation further strengthens its record in humanitarian interventions, noting that it has undertaken more than 20 humanitarian and evacuation missions across Africa and beyond since commencing operations.It added, “These landmark humanitarian missions continue to reflect the pan-nationalistic vision and enduring philanthropy of Dr. Allen Onyema, whose commitment to humanity has transformed Air Peace into a dependable national institution that consistently deploys its resources in service of Nigeria and the African continent.”The airline reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government-led humanitarian initiatives, saying it would continue to provide assistance to Nigerians whenever the need arises.The evacuation exercise followed renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa, prompting the Federal Government to begin a voluntary repatriation programme for Nigerians willing to return home. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said more than 1,000 Nigerians had registered for evacuation, while Air Peace was designated to operate the special rescue flights. The airline said Dabiri-Erewa sympathised with the evacuees over their experiences during the crisis and conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s assurance of the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting their reintegration and welfare.It added that the NiDCOM boss commended the collaboration that made the evacuation possible and praised Air Peace and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, for supporting the exercise.“The successful completion of the exercise marks another significant milestone in Nigeria’s humanitarian response to the security situation in South Africa and underscores the value of strong public-private collaboration in safeguarding the welfare of Nigerian citizens abroad,” the statement read.Related NewsNIMC ready to support INEC in delivering free, fair elections – DGNigeria, UN to boost West Africa border security — Jimoh IbrahimExplain ₦210tn NNPC discrepancy in one week, Senate tells auditorsAir Peace said it deployed its Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft for the operation, completing five dedicated evacuation missions that safely returned 1,393 Nigerians.“Beyond transporting passengers, each evacuation flight carried families back to loved ones, restored hope to those displaced by uncertainty, and reaffirmed the enduring promise that Nigerians can rely on their nation in times of need,” the airline stated.According to the airline, the operation further strengthens its record in humanitarian interventions, noting that it has undertaken more than 20 humanitarian and evacuation missions across Africa and beyond since commencing operations.It added, “These landmark humanitarian missions continue to reflect the pan-nationalistic vision and enduring philanthropy of Dr. Allen Onyema, whose commitment to humanity has transformed Air Peace into a dependable national institution that consistently deploys its resources in service of Nigeria and the African continent.”The airline reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government-led humanitarian initiatives, saying it would continue to provide assistance to Nigerians whenever the need arises.The evacuation exercise followed renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa, prompting the Federal Government to begin a voluntary repatriation programme for Nigerians willing to return home. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said more than 1,000 Nigerians had registered for evacuation, while Air Peace was designated to operate the special rescue flights. It added that the NiDCOM boss commended the collaboration that made the evacuation possible and praised Air Peace and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, for supporting the exercise.“The successful completion of the exercise marks another significant milestone in Nigeria’s humanitarian response to the security situation in South Africa and underscores the value of strong public-private collaboration in safeguarding the welfare of Nigerian citizens abroad,” the statement read.Related NewsNIMC ready to support INEC in delivering free, fair elections – DGNigeria, UN to boost West Africa border security — Jimoh IbrahimExplain ₦210tn NNPC discrepancy in one week, Senate tells auditorsAir Peace said it deployed its Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft for the operation, completing five dedicated evacuation missions that safely returned 1,393 Nigerians.“Beyond transporting passengers, each evacuation flight carried families back to loved ones, restored hope to those displaced by uncertainty, and reaffirmed the enduring promise that Nigerians can rely on their nation in times of need,” the airline stated.According to the airline, the operation further strengthens its record in humanitarian interventions, noting that it has undertaken more than 20 humanitarian and evacuation missions across Africa and beyond since commencing operations.It added, “These landmark humanitarian missions continue to reflect the pan-nationalistic vision and enduring philanthropy of Dr. Allen Onyema, whose commitment to humanity has transformed Air Peace into a dependable national institution that consistently deploys its resources in service of Nigeria and the African continent.”The airline reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government-led humanitarian initiatives, saying it would continue to provide assistance to Nigerians whenever the need arises.The evacuation exercise followed renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa, prompting the Federal Government to begin a voluntary repatriation programme for Nigerians willing to return home. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said more than 1,000 Nigerians had registered for evacuation, while Air Peace was designated to operate the special rescue flights. “The successful completion of the exercise marks another significant milestone in Nigeria’s humanitarian response to the security situation in South Africa and underscores the value of strong public-private collaboration in safeguarding the welfare of Nigerian citizens abroad,” the statement read.Related NewsNIMC ready to support INEC in delivering free, fair elections – DGNigeria, UN to boost West Africa border security — Jimoh IbrahimExplain ₦210tn NNPC discrepancy in one week, Senate tells auditorsAir Peace said it deployed its Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft for the operation, completing five dedicated evacuation missions that safely returned 1,393 Nigerians.“Beyond transporting passengers, each evacuation flight carried families back to loved ones, restored hope to those displaced by uncertainty, and reaffirmed the enduring promise that Nigerians can rely on their nation in times of need,” the airline stated.According to the airline, the operation further strengthens its record in humanitarian interventions, noting that it has undertaken more than 20 humanitarian and evacuation missions across Africa and beyond since commencing operations.It added, “These landmark humanitarian missions continue to reflect the pan-nationalistic vision and enduring philanthropy of Dr. Allen Onyema, whose commitment to humanity has transformed Air Peace into a dependable national institution that consistently deploys its resources in service of Nigeria and the African continent.”The airline reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government-led humanitarian initiatives, saying it would continue to provide assistance to Nigerians whenever the need arises.The evacuation exercise followed renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa, prompting the Federal Government to begin a voluntary repatriation programme for Nigerians willing to return home. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said more than 1,000 Nigerians had registered for evacuation, while Air Peace was designated to operate the special rescue flights. Air Peace said it deployed its Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft for the operation, completing five dedicated evacuation missions that safely returned 1,393 Nigerians.“Beyond transporting passengers, each evacuation flight carried families back to loved ones, restored hope to those displaced by uncertainty, and reaffirmed the enduring promise that Nigerians can rely on their nation in times of need,” the airline stated.According to the airline, the operation further strengthens its record in humanitarian interventions, noting that it has undertaken more than 20 humanitarian and evacuation missions across Africa and beyond since commencing operations.It added, “These landmark humanitarian missions continue to reflect the pan-nationalistic vision and enduring philanthropy of Dr. Allen Onyema, whose commitment to humanity has transformed Air Peace into a dependable national institution that consistently deploys its resources in service of Nigeria and the African continent.”The airline reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government-led humanitarian initiatives, saying it would continue to provide assistance to Nigerians whenever the need arises.The evacuation exercise followed renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa, prompting the Federal Government to begin a voluntary repatriation programme for Nigerians willing to return home. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said more than 1,000 Nigerians had registered for evacuation, while Air Peace was designated to operate the special rescue flights. “Beyond transporting passengers, each evacuation flight carried families back to loved ones, restored hope to those displaced by uncertainty, and reaffirmed the enduring promise that Nigerians can rely on their nation in times of need,” the airline stated.According to the airline, the operation further strengthens its record in humanitarian interventions, noting that it has undertaken more than 20 humanitarian and evacuation missions across Africa and beyond since commencing operations.It added, “These landmark humanitarian missions continue to reflect the pan-nationalistic vision and enduring philanthropy of Dr. Allen Onyema, whose commitment to humanity has transformed Air Peace into a dependable national institution that consistently deploys its resources in service of Nigeria and the African continent.”The airline reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government-led humanitarian initiatives, saying it would continue to provide assistance to Nigerians whenever the need arises.The evacuation exercise followed renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa, prompting the Federal Government to begin a voluntary repatriation programme for Nigerians willing to return home. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said more than 1,000 Nigerians had registered for evacuation, while Air Peace was designated to operate the special rescue flights. According to the airline, the operation further strengthens its record in humanitarian interventions, noting that it has undertaken more than 20 humanitarian and evacuation missions across Africa and beyond since commencing operations.It added, “These landmark humanitarian missions continue to reflect the pan-nationalistic vision and enduring philanthropy of Dr. Allen Onyema, whose commitment to humanity has transformed Air Peace into a dependable national institution that consistently deploys its resources in service of Nigeria and the African continent.”The airline reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government-led humanitarian initiatives, saying it would continue to provide assistance to Nigerians whenever the need arises.The evacuation exercise followed renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa, prompting the Federal Government to begin a voluntary repatriation programme for Nigerians willing to return home. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said more than 1,000 Nigerians had registered for evacuation, while Air Peace was designated to operate the special rescue flights. It added, “These landmark humanitarian missions continue to reflect the pan-nationalistic vision and enduring philanthropy of Dr. Allen Onyema, whose commitment to humanity has transformed Air Peace into a dependable national institution that consistently deploys its resources in service of Nigeria and the African continent.”The airline reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government-led humanitarian initiatives, saying it would continue to provide assistance to Nigerians whenever the need arises.The evacuation exercise followed renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa, prompting the Federal Government to begin a voluntary repatriation programme for Nigerians willing to return home. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said more than 1,000 Nigerians had registered for evacuation, while Air Peace was designated to operate the special rescue flights. The airline reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government-led humanitarian initiatives, saying it would continue to provide assistance to Nigerians whenever the need arises.The evacuation exercise followed renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa, prompting the Federal Government to begin a voluntary repatriation programme for Nigerians willing to return home. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said more than 1,000 Nigerians had registered for evacuation, while Air Peace was designated to operate the special rescue flights. The evacuation exercise followed renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant protests in parts of South Africa, prompting the Federal Government to begin a voluntary repatriation programme for Nigerians willing to return home. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said more than 1,000 Nigerians had registered for evacuation, while Air Peace was designated to operate the special rescue flights.
Air Peace completes South Africa evacuation, returns final 308 Nigerians