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FG Repatriates 11 Stranded Nigerian Miners From Central African Republic

The Federal Government has successfully repatriated 11 Nigerian miners stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR), following a coordinated rescue operation led by key national agencies.

The returnees arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday, 14th August 2025, aboard an Asky Airlines Boeing 747-200 aircraft with registration number ET-AXO, which touched down at exactly 4:45 pm. They were accompanied by Nigeria’s Ambassador to CAR, Ambassador Babagana Ahmed, and received by a Federal Government delegation headed by the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, represented by the Director of Search and Rescue, Air Commodore Kenneth Oyong.

From the international wing, the returnees were transported to the Hajj Terminal, where they underwent formal reception procedures, immigration clearance, and security screening by relevant agencies.

Speaking on behalf of the Federal Government, NEMA’s Director General welcomed the miners back home, conveying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assurance of continued commitment to the safety and welfare of Nigerians in distress abroad. She commended the roles played by the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Nigerian Intelligence Agency in the success of the operation.

Ambassador Ahmed recounted that the miners were abandoned by their employers in a remote area of CAR before seeking help from the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui. He lauded President Tinubu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and other government agencies for their swift intervention.

Speaking for the returnees, Mr. Freeborn Igorigo expressed heartfelt appreciation to the President and the Federal Government for the timely rescue and dignified reception.

The reception was conducted in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigerian Air Force, and Department of State Services.

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