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Officials of the Federal and Rivers State Governments on Sunday received 491 Libyan returnees at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa.

While the Federal Government delegation was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, the Secretary of the Rivers State Government, Sir Kenneth Kobani led the delegation of the state government.

The team that received the 491 returnees included Immigration officials, NEMA staff, NAPTIP, military personnel and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Speaking at the reception for the returnees, the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Sir Kenneth Kobani stated that the programme was strictly a programme of the Federal Government.

He thanked the President for the effort in bringing back stranded Nigerians who have suffered indignity in Libya.

He said: "As a state government, we had no choice really. Let me say that the Rivers State Governor made it clear to me that we should do everything possible to make sure that this exercise is handled smoothly and that the Rivers State Government would do everything in its power to assist the Federal agencies handling this programme.

"Because above everything else, we are all Nigerians and this programme is a clear indication that when Nigerians work together, we can achieve anything.

"What you are seeing here today clearly shows that our governor and indeed the President feel same about this issue."

The Secretary to the Rivers State Government noted that when issues concerning Nigeria are brought to the fore, everyone must come together to stop the enslavement of Nigerians.

"On behalf of the Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, I will like to thank President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and his team who worked tirelessly to make the return of our brothers and sisters home".

Also speaking, Geoffrey Onyeama, Foreign Affairs Minister , said that there were stories of the exploitation and suffering of the stranded Nigerians which compelled the Federal Government to act decisively.

He said: "We made it clear to the Libyan Government that we want to see all Nigerians there.We insisted that we should see all of them. Instead of hearing from them. We made it clear that they (Libyans) are signatories to international conventions and we expected them to have control of those who guard our children.

"They cooperated with us. It was because of the respect for Mr President.

There were people who were making money from these children and did not want them to return home. We carried out a rigorious outreach to ensure that we have everybody back."

He said the programme is an ongoing process that will continue till all the stranded Nigerians return home.

He said: " The Libyan government has got the message that as far as they are Nigerians, there is zero tolerance from this government for this type of molestation."

All the returnees were profiled at the designated booths at the airport.

https://politicsngr.com/491-libyan-returnees-land-port-harcourt-photos/

I just don't know why this Libya returnees are given so much attention.

You carry your leg waka comot, say nijerya is a pit, anything you see, carry am abeg.

Next week they will still go back again.....

Y did dey land in port harcourt 80%of dis Libyans Retureens are frm Edo state,so wat are dey doing, here?

Jesse01:
Y did dey land in port harcourt 80%of dis Libyans Retureens are frm Edo state,so wat are dey doing, here?

Kikiki,they are following the order from oga at the top.

Jesse01:
Y did dey land in port harcourt 80%of dis Libyans Retureens are frm Edo state,so wat are dey doing, here?

and who told u 80% of those are from Edo? Where did u get ur statitics and facts from? Were u there to count how many were from Edo? If u dont know what to say keep quite and stop making false claim.

aminulive:
@POLITICSNGR

Officials of the Federal and Rivers State Governments on Sunday received 491 Libyan returnees at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa.

While the Federal Government delegation was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, the Secretary of the Rivers State Government, Sir Kenneth Kobani led the delegation of the state government.

The team that received the 491 returnees included Immigration officials, NEMA staff, NAPTIP, military personnel and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Speaking at the reception for the returnees, the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Sir Kenneth Kobani stated that the programme was strictly a programme of the Federal Government.

He thanked the President for the effort in bringing back stranded Nigerians who have suffered indignity in Libya.

He said: "As a state government, we had no choice really. Let me say that the Rivers State Governor made it clear to me that we should do everything possible to make sure that this exercise is handled smoothly and that the Rivers State Government would do everything in its power to assist the Federal agencies handling this programme.

"Because above everything else, we are all Nigerians and this programme is a clear indication that when Nigerians work together, we can achieve anything.

"What you are seeing here today clearly shows that our governor and indeed the President feel same about this issue."

The Secretary to the Rivers State Government noted that when issues concerning Nigeria are brought to the fore, everyone must come together to stop the enslavement of Nigerians.

"On behalf of the Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, I will like to thank President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and his team who worked tirelessly to make the return of our brothers and sisters home".

Also speaking, Geoffrey Onyeama, Foreign Affairs Minister , said that there were stories of the exploitation and suffering of the stranded Nigerians which compelled the Federal Government to act decisively.

He said: "We made it clear to the Libyan Government that we want to see all Nigerians there.We insisted that we should see all of them. Instead of hearing from them. We made it clear that they (Libyans) are signatories to international conventions and we expected them to have control of those who guard our children.

"They cooperated with us. It was because of the respect for Mr President.

There were people who were making money from these children and did not want them to return home. We carried out a rigorious outreach to ensure that we have everybody back."

He said the programme is an ongoing process that will continue till all the stranded Nigerians return home.

He said: " The Libyan government has got the message that as far as they are Nigerians, there is zero tolerance from this government for this type of molestation."

All the returnees were profiled at the designated booths at the airport.

https://politicsngr.com/491-libyan-returnees-land-port-harcourt-photos/
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They should not allow them into the town until they must have done all the necessary documentation and medical test, so if there are any issues it can be addressed . Does with criminal records will have to continue their sentences here in Nigeria, because i believe they all came down with files about their status over in Libya.

This are the ones that return with a story....what of those that in libya .


Dont let the trill of travelling abroad make u loose your senses of proportion.

Una welcome, make una come join see wetin buhari dey do

welcome

Nawao they r plenty o

See plenty Edo girls wey go away go hustle...

80 percent are edition and Yoruba people. Why land them in port H?

Hmmmm,....coming back in this Bihari administration?....ok welcome home

80 percent are edo and Yoruba people. Why land them in port H?

Left through the Sahara, came back to square one by flight!

Welcome to hell

I see only see people that fell for 419

Okay.

Welcome to he'll on earth

apriko:
Next week they will still go back again.....

lol.

Welcome home.

dannytoe:
and who told u 80% of those are from Edo? Where did u get ur statitics and facts from? Were u there to count how many were from Edo? If u dont know what to say keep quite and stop making false claim.

Calm down 80 if not 90% are from Edo state I watched their interview on tvc news, most of them claimed to be used as slaves in libya

they are trying to bring those that went there back home, and many are still Risking their life traveling, it seems air plain they sweet them

dannytoe:
and who told u 80% of those are from Edo? Where did u get ur statitics and facts from? Were u there to count how many were from Edo? If u dont know what to say keep quite and stop making false claim.

he is very correct with the percentage. It's not a tribal something. Edo owns Libya and most of them managed to migrate to italy. Ask an expat, they will confirm that.

dannytoe:
and who told u 80% of those are from Edo? Where did u get ur statitics and facts from? Were u there to count how many were from Edo? If u dont know what to say keep quite and stop making false claim.

It was a mistake. I apologise on her behalf.

She meant to say that 99.999% of those are from Edo.
Libya dey sweet Edo people pass diabetes

agarawu23:
he is very correct with the percentage. It's not a tribal something. Edo owns Libya and most of them managed to migrate to italy. Ask an expat, they will confirm that.

We know that but the person he was quoting got the statistics wrong. It should be 99.99%

gbosaa:


We know that but the person he was quoting got the statistics wrong. It should be 99.99%

na u talk that one o

just put big fence around Edo state and you will see number of Nigeria migrants to Libya and Italy will reduce tremendously.... Edo constituents highest number of Nigeria prostitute in Europe

if they are opportuned, they will still go back