The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Lagos Operations Office, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has received 180 vulnerable Nigerians repatriated from Libya.
The returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on November 11, 2025, at around 7:00 pm aboard an Air Libya flight (registration 5A-BAE).
According to a statement released by NEMA on Wednesday, the group comprised 147 adults (45 males and 102 females), 19 children (6 males and 13 females), and 14 infants (7 males and 7 females). Forty-six of the returnees were identified with medical conditions and received immediate attention from health officials.
“Upon arrival, officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) conducted biometric registration and documentation to ensure accurate profiling and facilitate the smooth reintegration of the returnees into the country,” the statement read.
In line with the Federal Government’s commitment to safe and dignified returns, the repatriated Nigerians were provided with humanitarian assistance, including food, potable water, medical care, ambulance services, luggage handling, logistics support, and counselling services.
The operation was jointly coordinated by NEMA, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), and other relevant partners. NEMA described the reception as a “seamless and well-organized operation,” reflecting the government’s sustained efforts to protect the welfare and dignity of Nigerians returning from crisis-affected regions abroad.
