Saudi Arabia set to return 802 irregular Nigerian migrants

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has concluded arrangements to return 802 irregular Nigerian migrants. 

The migrants will be received on arrival by officials of the ministry of foreign affairs, the presidential task force on covid-19 and other relevant MDAs at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja.

The first batch of returnees are expected to arrive on Thursday, 28th January at 11.50am while the 2nd batch will arrive at 10.35am on Friday, 29th January aboard Saudi Arabian Airline

A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda says the returnees will be quarantined at the FCT Hajj camp for 14 days in line with established covid-19 protocols