As part of the ongoing Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) programme facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Federal Government on Wednesday received a total of 100 Nigerian returnees from Algeria.
The Returnees who arrived the country at approximately 14:40 hours, were received by officials of Lagos Operations Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in partnership with National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI).
The returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard an Air Algerie flight with registration number 7T-VJT.
The breakdown of the returnees are: 96 adults (77 males and 19 females) as well as 4 infants (2 Females and 2 Males).
Upon arrival, officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) carried out biometric registration and documentation to ensure accurate records and facilitate smooth reintegration into the country.
In line with Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the safe, dignified, and humane return of its citizens, the Returnees were immediately provided with humanitarian assistance, including: Food and portable water to address their immediate nutritional needs; Medical care and ambulance services for those with health concerns; Luggage handling and logistics support to ease their movement and general coordination and counselling services to ensure a seamless and organised reception process.