395 stranded Nigerians in Saudi Arabia have arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja via Saudi Air Flight SV3401 at about 1218HRS, Tuesday, 30th, March 2021.
The move was facilitated by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).
The returnees, as part of the second batch bringing the total to 650.
Arrival for the third batch are expected before the end of the week.
The returnees shall proceed on quarantine at the Federal Capital Territory Hajj camp in line with the COVID-19 protocols by the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19.
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BREAKING NEWS.
EVACUATION.395 Stranded Nigerians in Saudi Arabia arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Int'l Airport, Abuja via Saudi Air Flight SV3401 at about 1218HRS today Tuesday, 30th, March 2021.
The returnees, as part of the second batch bringing the total to 650.#Thread pic.twitter.com/0JA8qG9fZE
— Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (@nidcom_gov) March 30, 2021
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