Oluwafunbi Bello 
KANO, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 131 Nigerians who were stranded in Agadez, Niger Republic, under the Assisted Voluntary Return Programme supported by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Federal Government.
NEMA announced the development on Saturday via its official X handle, stating that the returnees landed at Aminu Kano International Airport at about 5:17 a.m. on Thursday, 30 October 2025.
The returnees were received by officials of NEMA, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), and other partners.
The NIS conducted biometric documentation to ensure proper identification and support for reintegration. They were later moved to the NIS Training School in Kano for profiling and humanitarian assistance.
NEMA Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, commended the collaboration among agencies and international partners, saying the Federal Government is committed to ensuring stranded citizens return safely.
“The government will continue to stand by its citizens, wherever they may be. We urge returnees to take advantage of reintegration opportunities,” Umar said.
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