The Federal Government of Nigeria has received 350 stranded Nigerians in Sudan who travelled from Egypt to Abuja on Wednesday, May 3.
Upon arrival, the government gave them N100,000 each through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, a recharge card worth N25,000 and 1.5 gigabytes of internet data.
As reported by Punch, the Humanitarian Affairs minister, Sadiya Farouq, made this known on Thursday, May 4, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
It was confirmed that all 350 evacuees arrived in Abuja on Wednesday at about 11:35 PM, with the federal government confirming more arrivals of evacuees.
Giving details on the cash gift, the minister said:
“I thank every member of the Committee that has put all efforts to ensure that these people are brought back safely and with dignity. We thank the transport companies for their support.
“There is N100,000 that would transport them back to their families which is supported by the Dangote Foundation by giving them the transportation fare as well as the dignity kits and also 25,000 recharge cards from MTN and 1.5 GB data courtesy of MTN. All efforts have been put in place and everyone has contributed to ensuring that at least these Nigerians have some comfort when they return home.”
Minister confirms arrival of 376 persons It was observed that all evacuees were handed cash gifts and other dignity kits at the airport.
According to the minister, 376 persons arrived in Abuja, noting that the Air Peace aircraft conveyed 282 persons while the Nigeria Air Force evacuated 94.
The minister urged Nigerians to pray for the country not to plunge into war like in Sudan.
She stated that the consequences of war are dangerous as she urged Nigerians to crave peace and harmony.
-Legitng
