The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Lagos Operations Office, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has received 180 vulnerable Nigerian returnees 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).
The agency in a statement released on Wednesday, said the group included 147 adults, 19 children and 14 infants.
“The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Lagos Operations Office, in collaboration with key stakeholders including the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and Port Health Services, has received 180 vulnerable Nigerian returnees from Libya,” the statement read.
“The returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on November 11, 2025, at approximately 1900 hours aboard an Air Libya Airline flight with registration number 5A-BAE.
“A breakdown of the returnees shows 147 adults (45 males and 102 females), 19 children (6 males and 13 females), and 14 infants (7 males and 7 females).
“Forty-six (46) of them were identified with medical conditions and immediately attended to by health officials on arrival.
“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.
“In line with the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the safe, dignified, and humane return of citizens, the returnees were provided with immediate humanitarian assistance, including food, potable water, medical care, ambulance services, luggage handling, logistics support, and counselling services.
“The reception exercise was jointly coordinated by NEMA, IOM, NCFRMI, and other relevant partners.
“The seamless and well-organized operation reflects the Federal Government’s sustained efforts to protect the welfare and dignity of Nigerians returning from crisis-affected regions abroad.”
