In continuation of the Assisted Voluntary Returns initiative facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration in collaboration with the Federal Government, the Lagos Operations Office received 104 Nigerian returnees from Algeria.
The returnees arrived on June 30, 2025, at approximately 13:50 hours at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport cargo terminal on an Air Algerie flight with flight no: 70-BKT, according to a post by the National Emergency Management Agency.
The breakdown of the returnees includes 80 adult males; 14 adult females; two male children; five female children; and three infants
“Upon arrival, the returnees underwent biometric registration and documentation by the Nigerian Immigration Service and were provided with essential support, including food and water, medical assistance, ambulance services, luggage handling, and logistics support.
“This comprehensive support ensured a dignified and safe return for the citizens,” NEMA said in a statement on Tuesday.
On June 18, NEMA received 147 Nigerians who voluntarily returned from Agadez, Niger Republic.
The repatriation was coordinated by the International Organisation for Migration, in collaboration with other stakeholders involved in migrant support and reintegration.
