327 Nigerians Are On Their Way Back Home From London

Some 327 Nigerians are on their way home from London.

The Nigerian Overseas Commission (NIDCOM) said they departed at 11:15 am and are expected to land in Abuja on Sunday.

They were picked up by Air Peace.

The Nigerian government in collaboration with foreign governments is repatriating Nigerians as a result of the situation they have found themselves in due to the Coronavirus epidemic.

EVACUATION UPDATE:

327 returnees from the UK departed Gatwick Airport, London to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja today, August 9, 2020 at 11.15 am aboard @flyairpeace Flight No. P47854 operated by Air Europa Flight No AEA855.
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— Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (@nidcom_gov) August 9, 2020