The Nigeria High Commission in Canada says it is set to evacuate Nigerians stranded in that country due to coronavirus travel restrictions.
In a statement on Monday, the mission said it had received no fewer than 200 requests for evacuation.
The high commission noted that it could be the only special evacuation flight for Nigerian nationals stranded in Canada due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the flight schedule, the aircraft is expected to pick the first set from the Pearson International Airport, Toronto. The aircraft will depart Alberta for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, where the evacuees would be moved into isolation for 14 days.The one-way flight will cost each prospective evacuee between 1,130 dollars and 2,000 dollars depending on the class.
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