First Batch Of Nigerians Arrive Abuja From Ukraine

The first batch of Ukraine based Nigerians stranded in the country following invasion by Russia have arrived in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital.

The report has it that, Ukraine based Nigerians arrived in the country on Friday morning from Romania.

Max Air flight VM602 from Bucharest landed in Abuja at about 7:10 AM with the next flight from Hungary currently being expected.

“To God be the glory, Max Air evacuation flight VM602 from Bucharest touched down in Abuja,” Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, confirmed.

According to a source, the federal government will give $100 each to the Ukraine returnees upon their arrival.

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