Saturday, July 26, 2025 -The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed contact with Nigerians stranded in the Central African Republic.
According to a statement by spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa on
Friday, July 25 in Abuja, officials from Nigeria’s mission in Bangui have
reached the affected citizens.
The embassy is currently working closely with local
authorities to guarantee their safety, protection, and swift repatriation.
Their passports have been successfully retrieved, and a vehicle has been
dispatched to Bambari to evacuate them. They are expected to arrive in Bangui
under military escort on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
This development follows a viral video showing Nigerian
workers abandoned by their employers and facilitators in the Bambari region,
located about 850 kilometres from the capital. Discussions are ongoing with the
company responsible for their employment to arrange temporary accommodation and
welfare in Bangui before their return to Nigeria.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the
rights and dignity of Nigerian citizens abroad. Nigerians seeking employment
overseas are urged to verify the credibility of their employers and ensure
proper documentation before travel.
Citizens are also advised to register their presence—and
that of their employees—with the Nigerian Embassy in any foreign country to
avoid complications during consular emergencies.
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