In a dramatic turn of events, 400 Nigerians have been forcibly repatriated from the United Arab Emirates, landing at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The chaotic arrival saw a mix of 90 women and 310 men greeted by a high-stakes security and humanitarian operation.
Some of the deported Nigerians expressed lamentations and regret over the decision to return them to the country, with nothing to show for their stay abroad.
A report by the Nigerian Television Authority said the deportees were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by officials from the Office of the National Security Adviser, in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, the National Emergency Management Agency, and other relevant stakeholders.
This follows an earlier announcement by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), which revealed that an initial batch of 190 Nigerians had already been returned, with another 250 slated for imminent repatriation.
The UAE’s recent decision to lift its visa ban on Nigerian travelers adds another layer of complexity to this unfolding situation.
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