The Nigerian Government has evacuated 324 Nigerians from the United States of America via the Ethiopian Air. This was announced by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on Twitter.
The Commission also said that even though the returnees tested negative for Coronavirus before boarding the flight, they will still proceed on self-isolation, in accordance with the NCDC’s guidelines.
EVACUATION UPDATE:
The third evacuation flight from the USA arrive Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja with 324 evacuees.All Evacuees tested Negative to #COVID19 before boarding and are now on a 14 day SELF-ISOLATION as mandated PTF on #COVID-19.@NigeriaGov pic.twitter.com/3V7MxpU633
— Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (@nidcom_gov) July 18, 2020
They are welcome home