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FG evacuates 190 Nigerians from UAE
The Federal Government has evacuated 190 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Director for the North- Central, Bashir Garga.
He said the returnees arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 5:57 a.m. and were received by government officials.
READ ALSO: FG declares Nigerian passport holders now free to obtain UAE visas
The statement read: “The federal government urges all Nigerians, wherever they may be, to act as exemplary ambassadors of their country, upholding the fundamental values of patriotism, rule of law, decency and integrity.”
The government evacuated 542 Nigerians from the Gulf State in October 2022.
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