NEMA receives 150 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic

The National Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with various stakeholders, has received 150 Nigerian returnees from Agadez, Niger Republic.

The returnees arrived in Nigeria on Thursday at about 5:20 a.m., according to a post on NEMA’s X page on Friday.

NEMA said the returnees arrived safely at the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.

Over the years, NEMA, in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration and other stakeholders, has facilitated the return of thousands of Nigerians stranded in other countries.

“As part of the ongoing Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) initiative supported by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Kano Operations Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in partnership with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), successfully received a total of 150 Nigerian returnees from Agadez, Niger Republic, on Thursday, 23 October 2025, at approximately 5:20 a.m.

“The returnees arrived safely at the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Upon arrival, officials from the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) promptly conducted biometric registration and proper documentation for all returnees to ensure accurate records and smooth reintegration into the country.

NEMA said the demographic composition of the returnees included 88 adult males, 32 adult females, 14 male children, and 16 female children.

The agency noted that, in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the safe, dignified, and humane return of its citizens, the returnees were provided with immediate humanitarian assistance.

“This includes the provision of food and potable water to meet immediate nutritional needs, medical care and ambulance services for health-related concerns, luggage handling and logistics support to ease their transit process, and general coordination to ensure a smooth and orderly reception exercise.

“The collaborative efforts of NEMA, IOM, NCFRMI, and other key stakeholders ensured that the entire reception process was well coordinated, efficient, and centred on the dignity and welfare of all returnees,” NEMA added.