Over 250 British nationals departed Nigeria for the UK on Friday on a special return chartered flight organised between the UK and Nigerian governments.
Laing said that the outward journey also brought back over 200 Nigerian nationals from London Heathrow to Nigeria via the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.
“I am so pleased we were able to help Nigerians get back home while also assist more British nationals to return to the UK. We work around the clock to support our nationals who remain in the country.“I want to offer huge thank you to the Nigerian government for their support and assistance in arranging these flights.
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