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LAGOS<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n By Itohan Abara-Laserian<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Air Peace has concluded the Federal Government\u2019s humanitarian evacuation from South Africa, returning the final batch of 308 Nigerians aboard its Boeing 777-200 aircraft.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The airline said the final flight increased the total number of evacuees to 1,393 Nigerians transported across five successful humanitarian evacuation missions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos by Air Peace spokesperson, Mr Efe Osifo-Whiskey.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Osifo-Whiskey said the final evacuation flight arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, marking the successful completion of the operation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n He said the aircraft docked at the Cargo and Hajj Terminal, officially bringing the Federal Government\u2019s coordinated humanitarian mission with Air Peace to a close.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to him, the operation represented another milestone in Nigeria\u2019s humanitarian response to the security situation affecting Nigerians in South Africa.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n He said the exercise also demonstrated the importance of strong public-private collaboration in protecting the welfare and safety of Nigerian citizens abroad.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cFrom the commencement of the operation, Air Peace deployed its Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft across five dedicated evacuation missions, safely airlifting 1,393 Nigerians.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cEach evacuation flight carried families back to loved ones, restored hope to those displaced by uncertainty and reaffirmed that Nigerians can rely on their nation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Osifo-Whiskey said the operation further strengthened Air Peace\u2019s reputation as Nigeria\u2019s leading humanitarian airline through its continued support for emergency response efforts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n He said the airline had undertaken more than 20 humanitarian and evacuation missions across Africa and beyond since commencing operations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to him, the missions supported emergency repatriations, humanitarian interventions and national response efforts whenever the need arose.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n He disclosed that the returnees were received by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission Chief Executive Officer, Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, alongside senior immigration officials.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Osifo-Whiskey said the officials welcomed the evacuees on behalf of the Federal Government and assured them of continued support.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dabiri-Erewa sympathised with the returnees over the hardships experienced during the crisis and conveyed President Bola Tinubu\u2019s reassurance of government support.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n She affirmed the administration\u2019s commitment to the returnees\u2019 reintegration and overall welfare following their arrival in Nigeria.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dabiri-Erewa commended everyone involved in the evacuation and expressed appreciation to Air Peace and its Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Air Peace reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government-led humanitarian initiatives, connecting Nigerians beyond destinations and providing hope during periods of uncertainty.\u00a0 (www.primerisenews.com)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Air Peace has concluded the Federal Government\u2019s humanitarian evacuation from South Africa, returning the final batch of 308 Nigerians aboard 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