Lagos, Nov. 12, 2025 – The Lagos Office on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 180 vulnerable Nigerian from Libya.
The agency disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
It said the returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday evening onboard an Air Libya flight.
The agency said the returnees included 45 adult males and 102 adult females), 19 children (6 males and 13 females), and 14 infants (7 males and 7 females).
It said that 46 of the returnees who were identified with medical conditions were attended to immediately.
“Upon arrival, officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service conducted biometric registration and documentation to ensure accurate profiling and smooth reintegration of the returnees into the country.
“In line with the Federal Government’s commitment to safe and dignified repatriation, the returnees were provided with food, potable water, medical care, ambulance services, luggage handling, logistics support, and counselling.
“The seamless and well-organised operation reflects the Federal Government’s sustained efforts to protect the welfare and dignity of Nigerians returning from crisis-affected regions abroad,” the statement said.
