The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the arrival of 104 Nigerian returnees from Algeria under the Assisted Voluntary Returns programme, facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Federal Government.
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday, NEMA said the returnees were received by its Lagos Operations Office at Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s cargo terminal on Sunday, 30 June 2025, at approximately 13:50 hours.
The group arrived on Air Algerie flight 70-BKT and included 80 adult males, 14 adult females, two male children, five female children, and three infants.
Upon arrival, the returnees underwent biometric registration and documentation by the Nigerian Immigration Service. They were also provided with immediate humanitarian assistance, including food, water, medical care, ambulance services, luggage handling, and other logistical support.
NEMA emphasized that these collaborative efforts aim to ensure a dignified and safe reintegration process for all returnees.
