Xenophobia: S. African authorities again frustrate evacuation of second batch of Nigerians
The airline has volunteered to evacuate Nigerians willing to return to the country following the recent violence against foreigners in the southern African country.
There was a plan for the airline to evacuate another batch of 320 Nigerians who had indicated interest to return home, with the flight expected to arrive in Lagos at 7.00p.m on Tuesday. According to him, the aircraft is supposed to have departed Lagos at 1.00 am, but was denied landing permit by the South African authorities.
“Once we get the permit we will set off to South Africa. We don’t want to speculate but we are hopeful they will give the permit,”Onyema said.
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