160 Nigerians, stranded in Libya, has returned to the country.
The 160 arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, from Tripoli, Libya, in the wee hour of Wednesday.
Their return was facilitated by the federal government in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The returnees, whose chartered aircraft touched down in Abuja, comprised 98 adults and 62 children.
They were attended to by officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigerian in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
The returnees were made to observe all COVID -19 protocols, including being camped at the FCT Hajj camp to observe the mandatory 14 days isolation.
The Director, Consular and Legal Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Ambassador Bolaji Akinremi, while addressing the returnees, urged them to assist government efforts in creating awareness on the challenges associated with irregular migration by sharing their experiences.
