As part of ongoing efforts to facilitate the safe return of Nigerian migrants, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Kano Operations Office, supported the reception of 148 Nigerian migrant returnees from Sudan.
The returnees arrived at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Thursday, 18th September 2025, via one chartered flights:
The flight, operated by Tarco aviation from Sudan, arrived at approximately 14:30 hours with 148 returnees.
Demographics of the Returnees:
25 adult males
27 adult females
39 male children
57 female children
Upon arrival, the returnees were transported to the chila hotel for profiling and documentation by relevant stakeholders.
The returnees were not enrolled in any reintegration programme and were discharged and giving them transport fare by providing them with ATM card for withdrawals shortly after the completion of documentation and profiling.
The reception exercise was well-coordinated and successfully executed.
Thursday, 18th September 2025
