Nigerians in South Africa Seek Voluntary Repatriation BODY: Pretoria, South Africa – Demand for voluntary repatriation from South Africa continues to grow among Nigerian citizens. Reports indicate that hundreds have gathered outside the Nigerian embassy in Pretoria, seeking assistance to return home.
A group of 288 Nigerians is set to depart for Nigeria on an upcoming flight, as part of an ongoing repatriation process.
The Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA) has noted that there are still about 300 individuals expressing interest in evacuation. NUSA President, Nwobi Smart, expressed optimism that once the initial 288 are repatriated, a comprehensive inventory of those interested in returning will be taken. Engagements with the South African Government and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) are ongoing to facilitate cooperation with the Nigerian embassy.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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