18 December 2022
The Federal Government has said Nigerians that were not evacuated from India did not meet evacuation requirements set by the Foreigner Regional Registration Offices.
This was said in a statement by the Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli.
Omayuli said they had no record of entry into India or entered with another passport other than Nigerian passport.
The Federal Government had on Friday, 16th December, 2022 evacuated a total number of 191 Nigerians from India on a special flight.
The number comprised 152 males, 43 females and an infant.
The evacuees, according to information, were Nigerians who had been in the custody of the Indian authorities, awaiting deportation for reasons such as overstay and completion of various prison terms.
The government therefore said those who were not evacuated along with the said number had not gone through the required procedure for repatriation
The ministry however assured them that a proper arrangement would be made for their evacuation.
