Sequel to nations’ approach in fight against the coronavirus pandemic, 172 Nigerians evacuated from Uganda and Kenya have arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,
Quoting the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), the News Agency of Nigeria reported that the evacuees arrived at about 10:20 a.m. local time on Wednesday.
It said the commission disclosed this in a statement by Mr Gabriel Odu of its Media, Public Relations, and Protocol Unit.
Odu stated that the evacuees arrived via @flyairpeace Flight B777-200 from Nairobi, the Kenyan capital.
He stated also that some of the evacuees disembarked at the airport in Abuja while others proceeded to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
“The exercise was put together by our Mission in Nairobi, Kenya in collaboration with the Mission in Kampala, Uganda.
“All evacuees tested negative to #COVID19 and will now proceed on 14 days self-isolation as mandated by @NCDCgov, @Fmohnigeria and PTF on #COVID-19,” Odu was quoted.
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