The number of Nigerians that made it back to Nigeria drastically reduced following moves by the South African government to frustrate the evacuation efforts. Only about 187 adults and children were successfully evacuated on Wednesday as against the 320 Nigerians expected back home.

The flight arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 9.43pm.

One of the returnees, Uche Victor, told journalists that he left his wife who he said was a Cameronian and a young daughter behind. He said, “I’m bleeding because I left my wife and baby but I have to come back because my mother cries for me to return. If something happens to me she will suffer. I left my business, I came back with nothing. South Africans believe all Nigerians are drug pushers, but I don’t know the colour of any drug.”

Victor, who explained that he left Nigeria for South Africa in 2007, explained that the attacks were anger against the government. “They are only venting their anger on foreigners. They started with black and will move to whites,” he said.

According to him, the flight would have returned earlier but the South African government made it difficult. “The didn’t want us to go but for Nigeria’s consulate,” he added.

Another returnee from Abia State, who gave his name as Onuoha, said a lot of Nigerians were still stranded as they could not return with their properties.

Aliu Saheed, from Osun State, said his shop was burgled and he came back home empty-handed. “But I’m happy to be home, I’m not going back again,” he said.

S’A CANCELS VISAS ISSUED TO RETURNING NIGERIANS
One of our correspondents learnt that the South African authorities went further to cancel visas that were issued to the returning Nigerians. A picture on Facebook showed a Nigerian passport with a cancelled South African visa as of September 10.

The Chairman, Nigerian Diaspora Commission, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said there was 15 hours delay before the flight left South Africa. She had earlier told journalists that the South African authorities brought new immigration rules before the affected Nigerians could be allowed to board the aircraft.

According to Dabiri-Erewa, the Federal Government is giving N40,000 worth of airtime to last them for two months as well as stipend of N10,000 for transport. She also said there were plans for the Bank of Industry to provide some money for the returnees to start small businesses.

Meanwhile, the Chief Operating Officer of Air Peace, Mrs Toyin Olajide, said the evacuation would cost the airline about N300m. Olajide said the cost would include payment of passenger service charge, aeronautical and other charges.

SOURCE: https://punchng.com/187-nigerians-return-safrica-employs-rules-to-stop-others/

Their no want let us go and their they kill us for their country! Which kind of hell fire in disguised be this? As matter worse reach some people they leave their properties to return back home.

The federal government tried no doubt especially by providing money for them to start something with. At least you guys can move freely here without fear. God bless Nigeria

One of the returnees, Uche Victor, told journalists that he left his wife who he said was a Cameronian and a young daughter behind. He said, “I’m bleeding because I left my wife and baby but I have to come back because my mother cries for me to return. If something happens to me she will suffer. I left my business, I came back with nothing. South Africans believe all Nigerians are drug pushers, but I don’t know the colour of any drug.”

And I can categorically tell you 98% of Nigerians dont even know what cocaine, mets or other very hard drugs look like or are we responsible for their marijuana, cough syrup and tramadol aswell?...

It really baffles when they try to pin the hard drug charade on Nigeria as a whole which would make you think the moment you step into the airport, you are given cocaine and met as souvenir.

Abeg Nigerians should leave abegi, who are buying the drugs by the way

These south african pipu dey mad ooo.....shuu!!!

God be with you guys. It is well!

South African crying over split milk

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chiommy123:
The federal government tried no doubt especially by providing money for them to start something with. At least you guys can move freely here without fear. God bless Nigeria

Tried! by giving them what exactly?

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Among the returnees, there was a lady that was interviewed yesterday at Nigeria embassy in S A. She narrated her story, how everything she had was burnt down, that even a single pin she cannot picked from that shop. She said there was no need for her staying in S A, since everything she had has already been burned. I felt compassion for her. Before they left the embassy yesterday, the returnees recited Nigeria National Anthem. They were happy though, "they have no reasons staying in S A" they said.
Na dey mad, make una chop na country, God punish una, these were what they were saying before they eventually left.

Good to see that airpeace is volunteering 300M to bring it people back home. And again what do they want 40k airtime for? This naija sef, I tire for una

I wonder why these animals won’t allow Nigerians return to Nigeria

What is their problem exactly?? Even S.A get village people?

Are they this confused

40k airtime and 10k cash??

Is that not stupidity?

Why not 10k airtime and 40k cash?

This government dey always turn things upside down.

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I won't call this evacuating. I call it free visit tickets to Nigeria. They might even return before month end.

This is why they won't stay. Usual scam promises.

"According to Dabiri-Erewa, the Federal Government is giving N40,000 worth of airtime to last them for two months as well as stipend of N10,000 for transport. She also said there were plans for the Bank of Industry to provide some money for the returnees to start small businesses."

south Africa govt are playing with our ball they know we can't do anything to them that is why we have been treated like trash

Government impress me for the first time...

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They are killing them and they still don't want to let them go. Barbarians.

chiommy123:
The federal government tried no doubt especially by providing money for them to start something with. At least you guys can move freely here without fear. God bless Nigeria

Those are mere formalities....Do you think that money will get to any of them?

chiommy123:
The federal government tried no doubt especially by providing money for them to start something with. At least you guys can move freely here without fear. God bless Nigeria

Which money are you talking about? The 10k for transport?

The Nigerian government is not ready to do the needful.

Coming home empty-handed...their village people won't be pleased at all...in fact,some kinsmen might even turn them to laughing stock...but they say when there is life,certainly there is hope..may GOD help them out.