The Nigerian Government has concluded plans to evacuate about
270 Nigerians willing to home from the United States.
This was disclosed in a statement dated May 3 from the Consulate
General of Nigeria in New York.
The consulate explained that a one-way flight has been arranged
for the evacuation of stranded Nigerians in the US and would take
on Sunday night.
It added that the flight operated by Ethiopian Airlines with a
270-passenger capacity would evacuate travellers at their expense
and the returnees would fly economy class.
According to the statement, the flight will depart for Abuja
from Newark (EWR) Liberty International Airport in New Jersey,
United States, and is expected to arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe
International Airport on Monday next week.
It also revealed that over 700 citizens have registered with the
Nigerian Missions in the US to be evacuated but only 270 people
would be accommodated.
The consulate stressed that applications to be evacuated would
be considered on a ‘first-come, first-served basis while the list
of evacuees would be treated according to their immigration
status.
It said those who have proofs of short-stay visas, the elderly,
families with children, and returning students would also be given
special attention.
The Nigerian Government has concluded plans to evacuate about
270 Nigerians willing to home from the United States.
This was disclosed in a statement dated May 3 from the Consulate
General of Nigeria in New York.
The consulate explained that a one-way flight has been arranged
for the evacuation of stranded Nigerians in the US and would take
on Sunday night.
It added that the flight operated by Ethiopian Airlines with a
270-passenger capacity would evacuate travellers at their expense
and the returnees would fly economy class.
According to the statement, the flight will depart for Abuja
from Newark (EWR) Liberty International Airport in New Jersey,
United States, and is expected to arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe
International Airport on Monday next week.
It also revealed that over 700 citizens have registered with the
Nigerian Missions in the US to be evacuated but only 270 people
would be accommodated.
The consulate stressed that applications to be evacuated would
be considered on a ‘first-come, first-served basis while the list
of evacuees would be treated according to their immigration
status.
It said those who have proofs of short-stay visas, the elderly,
families with children, and returning students would also be given
special attention.