180 Nigerians Return From Libya As NEMA Reveals Number Of Children And Infants Among Them

A total of 180 Nigerians have returned to the country from Libya under a voluntary return programme coordinated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Federal Government.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, on a flight from Sebha, Libya.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) disclosed that the group comprised 143 adults, 26 children and 11 infants, bringing the total number of children and infants among the returnees to 37.

The agency said the returnees received essential assistance upon arrival, including food, drinking water, medical screening, counselling and support aimed at helping them reintegrate into their communities.

NEMA also explained that the Nigeria Immigration Service handled biometric registration and documentation as part of the arrival procedures.

The voluntary return initiative is designed to facilitate the safe return of Nigerians stranded in Libya and provide assistance as they begin rebuilding their lives in the country.

The agency disclosed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday and shared on its official X account on Wednesday.

The return of the 180 Nigerians highlights the ongoing collaboration between the Federal Government and the IOM to assist citizens seeking to return home from Libya and support their reintegration into Nigerian society.