The Ministry of Overseas Affairs says it has made contact with the stranded Nigerians within the Central African Republic.
That is contained in an announcement by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the spokesperson of the ministry, on Friday in Abuja.
“The Ministry of Overseas Affairs needs to tell that the affected Nigerians have been contacted by the hard-working officers of our mission within the Central African Republic.
“The Embassy of Nigeria in Bangui is actively participating with related authorities to make sure the protection, safety and swift repatriation of the affected Nigerian nationals.
“Their passports have been retrieved efficiently, and a automobile has been despatched to Bambari to evacuate the stranded Nigerians to Bangui.
“They’re prone to arrive within the capital metropolis with a navy escort on Saturday, July 26, 2025,” Ebienfa mentioned.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) studies that that is coming in opposition to the backdrop of a trending video about stranded Nigerian nationals within the Bambari area of the nation.
The employees have been reported within the video to have been deserted by their employers and facilitators inside the area that’s about 850 kilometres from the capital, Bangui.
Ebienfa mentioned that discussions are additionally ongoing with the corporate for his or her lodging and welfare whereas in Bangui and their subsequent repatriation to Nigeria.
He reiterated the ministry’s dedication to defending the rights and dignity of its residents in every single place on this planet.
Ebienfa urged Nigerians travelling overseas for work to all the time confirm the credibility of their employers and guarantee correct documentation earlier than departure.
’Nigerians are additionally suggested to register their presence and that of their workers with the Embassy of Nigeria at any time when they’re in any overseas nation, to avert disagreeable experiences within the occasion of consular points.’’ (NAN)
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