Sudan: NAF, Air Peace, others cleared to evacuate Nigerians from Egypt

The Federal Government on Thursday said the Nigeria Air Force, Air Peace and other airlines have received clearance to fly to Egypt to pick up stranded Nigerians.

“Similarly, another group of Nigerians assisted by the Government of the United Arab Emirates arrived Jeddah and are being taken care of by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Nigerian Embassy in KSA. Arrangements are being made to bring them back home safely.”

“The initial hitches encountered during the commencement of the exercise, including incidents of bus drivers stopping in the desert due to non-payment have been resolved. The buses have continued towards the Egyptian border.

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