Air Peace returns 533 Nigerians as S/Africa evacuation continues

By Dickson Omobola

West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has disclosed that it has successfully evacuated 533 Nigerians from South Africa under the ongoing Federal Government evacuation programme.

The latest evacuation flight, operated with the airline’s flagship Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft, departed Johannesburg and arrived safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA, Lagos, at 10:35 am on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

The aircraft landed at the airport’s Cargo and Hajj Terminal, where the relevant authorities processed the evacuees.

The operation was coordinated through the federal government following concerns arising from xenophobic tensions in parts of South Africa.

Speaking on the successful operation, the airline’s spokesperson, Mr Efe Osifo-Whiskey, commended the federal government for its swift intervention while acknowledging the visionary leadership of Air Peace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema.

Osifo-Whiskey said: “Today’s successful evacuation once again reflects the power of public-private collaboration in safeguarding Nigerian lives. We commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising the welfare of Nigerians abroad and appreciate our Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema, whose enduring patriotism and humanitarian convictions continue to position Air Peace as a dependable national asset in times of need.

“The successful completion of the mission strengthens Air Peace’s reputation as Nigeria’s foremost humanitarian airline. Since commencing operations, the carrier has undertaken more than 16 humanitarian and evacuation missions across Africa and beyond, deploying its fleet and operational capabilities in support of national and continental emergencies.”

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