Second phase of evacuation begins Saturday, says Nigerian Embassy

The Embassy of Nigeria in Sudan has said that the second batch of the evacuation of stranded Nigerians in Khartoum to Egypt will commence on Saturday.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Charge d’ Affairs, H. Y. Garko, on Friday.

The first batch of evacuation took place on Wednesday.

The statement read, “The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Sudan wishes to inform all Nigerian citizens who wish to be evacuated from the crisis in Sudan, that the Embassy will commence the second phase of evacuation to Egypt for onward airlift to Nigeria tomorrow, April 29, 2023.

“All those interested are expected to converge at Al-Razi University (Al-Azhari) and International University of Africa (madani street) in the morning.

“Individuals are required to come along with one bag only. Please adhere strictly.”

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