Nigerian Government has repatriated no fewer than 190 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A statement by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Tuesday, said the returnees were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 5:57 am.
The Director, North Central Zone, Bashir Garga, said in the statement that they were received by a combined team of government officials led by NEMA.
NEMA said the returnees have been profiled and documented by the relevant agencies, and sensitized to “behave with decorum and responsibility” on their return to Nigeria.
“The federal government urges all Nigerians, wherever they may be, to act as exemplary ambassadors of their country, upholding the fundamental values of patriotism, rule of law, decency and integrity.”
It would be recalled that in October 2022, FG repatriated a total of 542 from UAE.
Prompt News reports that Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation had announced on Monday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the Visa ban on Nigerians travelling to the country.
His words, “Today, an agreement has been reached on that and, effective from today, July 15, Nigerian passport holders are able to obtain Visa to go to the United Arab Emirates.
“I can tell you that the agreement has been reached and effective from today, Nigerian passport holders intending to travel to the UAE are able to do so.” READ ALSO:
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