ABUJA, Nigeria – About 155 stranded Nigerian migrants have been repatriated from Libya. This was contained in a report by Kabiru Musa, Charge D’Affaires in charge of the Nigerian Mission in Libya.
Musa disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday September 19, in Abuja, reports News Agency of Nigeria.
According to Musa, the evacuation has become a continuous and regular exercise under the IOM’s voluntary repatriation exercise. He expressed commitment to the safe return of stranded Nigerian migrants back home.
Musa stated that the 155 stranded Nigerians departed Mitiga International Airport, Tripoli, aboard flight NO.UZ0189 on Tuesday. They are expected to arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday, September 19, evening.
“With the support of the IOM, today, we carried out another repatriation of 155 stranded Nigerian migrants from Libya. This includes 14 males, 110 females, 23 children and eight infants.
“The Nigerian Mission in Libya, with support from the IOM, again secured the release of 139 irregular Nigerian Migrants. These were those in detention centres in Libya and have facilitated their return home.
“Upon arrival, they would be received by relevant authorities who will ensure their reintegration into the society,” Musa said.
He also appreciated the support of Libyan authorities. Especially in facilitating the release of irregular migrants in Libyan detention centres.
