NEMA Facilitates Safe Return of 180 Nigerians from Libya

The Lagos Operations Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with key partners, has successfully received 180 vulnerable Nigerian returnees from Libya.

According to a statement released on Wednesday, the group arrived at the Cargo Terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on November 11, 2025, around 7:00 pm, aboard an Air Libya flight (registration 5A-BAE).

In partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other stakeholders, NEMA has over the years facilitated the safe return of thousands of Nigerians stranded abroad.

The returning group comprised 147 adults (45 males and 102 females), 19 children (6 males and 13 females), and 14 infants (7 males and 7 females). Forty-six returnees with medical conditions received immediate attention from health officials.

Upon arrival, Nigeria Immigration Service officers conducted biometric registration and documentation to ensure accurate profiling and smooth reintegration.

In line with the Federal Government’s commitment to safe and dignified repatriation, the returnees were provided with food, potable water, medical care, ambulance services, luggage handling, logistics support, and counselling.

NEMA emphasized that the operation reflects the government’s sustained efforts to safeguard the welfare and dignity of Nigerians returning from crisis-affected regions abroad.