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Federal Government To Evacuate 244 Nigerians Stranded In China
By Emmanuel Awosika
Efforts are underway to evacuate no fewer than 244 Nigerians stranded in the Peoples Republic of China, according to reports.
The President of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (East China area), Elijah Odili, confirmed this in a statement sent to journalists.
Titled ‘Re: Evacuation of Nigerians from the People’s Republic of China’, the statement reads:
“Further to our press release of June 4 and July 24, 2020, and communications with prospective evacuees, on the above subject matter, the Embassy wishes to inform that the scheduled date of departure from Guangzhou to Lagos via Air Peace Flight 5N-BWI (B777-300) is Monday, August 24, 2020.
“In this regard, prospective evacuees are advised to conclude all arrangements, including taking COVID – 19 tests and securing necessary exit visas against the date. Travellers are further advised to arrive Guangzhou at least a day to the journey to avoid complications. Warm regards.”
Odili indicated that some of the evacuees present at the airport may not be granted permission to fly because they had not checked in yet.
“Our embassy here in China is executing evacuation of stranded Nigerians today, August 24. The evacuees will leave Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on Air Peace,” he said.
“They are currently at the airport. But I’m informed that not all 241 may leave as they are yet to complete checking in. It may be possible that something may make a few persons not to be allowed to fly but now not sure yet.”
