Stranded Nigerians that are returning home will henceforth offset their two-week quarantine bill on arrival, according to the revised guidelines. • N843,200 is total cost from Thailand, Turkey, Kuwait abikedabiri GeoffreyOnyeama
Hitherto, the returnees were only required to pay for their flight while the government took care of their two weeks stay in isolation.
The government said it imposed the fees “due to measures that are beyond the control of COVID-19 local organizing team.” The letter said: “I am directed to bring to your attention due to measures that are beyond the control of COVID-19 local organizing team in Nigeria, all evacuees going to Nigeria henceforth are to now pay for their quarantine, isolation, accommodation centre or hotels before departure and arrival in Nigeria
A similar letter sent to all Nigerians in the State of Kuwait by the Embassy of Nigeria on May 13, 2020, said the evacuees will pay N297,600 for their quarantine in Nigeria apart from the air fares.
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