The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken custody of 147 Nigerian nationals who were voluntarily repatriated from Libya under the Assisted Voluntary Return initiative, which was facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) issued a statement confirming that the returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on an Air Libya Airlines flight (registration 5A-BAE) at approximately 5:15 p.m. on October 21, 2025.
NEMA reported that the repatriated group consisted of 100 adults (32 males and 68 females), 34 children (18 males and 16 females), and 13 infants (5 males and 8 females).
The operation was coordinated by NEMA’s Lagos Operations Office in conjunction with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI). Officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) were also present to complete biometric registration and documentation, essential for proper identification and subsequent reintegration efforts.
The statement concluded that, consistent with the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the safe, dignified, and humane return of its citizens, the returnees were provided with necessary provisions, including food, clean water, medical attention, ambulance services, counseling, and logistical support to assist their transition back home.
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