FG evacuates 241 stranded Nigerians from China
The President of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (east China), Elijah Odji on Monday revealed that FG has begun evacuation of Nigerians trapped in China.
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Daily Times understands that Mr Elijah Odji who sent a statement from the Nigerian Embassy in Beijing, China entitled, ‘Evacuation of Nigerians from the People’s Republic of China’ also sent a short message to the Punch, stating the evacuation of 241 citizens.
The statement reads, “Further to our press release of June 4 and July 24, 2020, and communications with prospective evacuees, on the above subject matter, the Embassy wishes to inform that the scheduled date of departure from Guangzhou to Lagos via Air Peace Flight 5N-BWI (B777-300) is Monday, August 24, 2020.
“In this regard, prospective evacuees are advised to conclude all arrangements, including taking COVID – 19 tests and securing necessary exit visas against the date. Travellers are further advised to arrive Guangzhou at least a day to the journey to avoid complications. Warm regards.”
He said there was a possibility that not all those currently at the airport would be allowed to board as some were yet to complete checking in.
Odji said, “Our embassy here in China is executing evacuation of stranded Nigerians today, August 24. The evacuees will leave Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on Air Peace.
