More than 6,500 stranded Nigerians were brought back from at least seven countries within a span of two years.
The countries involved in this repatriation effort include Libya, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Ghana, Niger Republic, and Chad.
Information from various sources such as the International Organisation for Migration, the National Emergency Management Agency, and Nigerians in Diaspora Commission shed light on the scale of this significant repatriation operation.
By the year 2023, a total of 5,219 stranded Nigerians were rescued from Sudan, Libya, Niger Republic, and Saudi Arabia.
Further investigation revealed that 2,849 Nigerians were rescued from Sudan, 1,916 from Libya, 441 from Niger Republic, and 13 from Saudi Arabia.
Moving into 2024, a total of 1,621 stranded Nigerians were evacuated from Libya, Sudan, United Arab Emirates, Chad, and Ghana.
According to reports, 29 stranded Nigerians were evacuated from Sudan, 1,130 from Libya, 190 from UAE, 122 from Ghana, and 150 from Chad.
The rise in migration, fueled by the pursuit of better prospects overseas, is commonly known as the ‘Japa syndrome,’ encompassing both skilled and unskilled Nigerians seeking opportunities in Europe and other developed regions.