Total Number Of Nigerians Evacuated From US Now 2,332 – NIDCOM

Another 208 To Arrive Today

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) says 208 Nigerians are airborne from the United States right now, headed to Nigeria.

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“The last Evacuation flight from the USA will arrive with Ethiopian Airlines ET. 509 today 21st Aug 2020 from Newark New Jersey.

“The flight departed on Thursday 20th August 2020 by 21:51 hours and estimated to arrive Abuja by 12:41 hours and Lagos by 14:31 hours on Friday 21st August,” it tweeted on Friday.

It stressed that upon arrival, the total number of Nigerian nationals evacuated would be 2,332.

NIDCOM noted that the returnees comprised adults and children.

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” The flight manifest includes: 87 Male, 111 female and 10 infants, with a total of 89 passengers for Abuja and 119 for Lagos.

“This last flight brought the total number of stranded Nigerians evacuated from the USA to 2,322 returnees,” it tweeted.

In line with the Covid-19 evacuation protocols, they will have to self-isolate for 14 days.

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