The Federal Government is expected to receive another batch of 270 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa on Wednesday as part of its ongoing voluntary repatriation programme.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the development in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa.

According to the ministry, an Air Peace aircraft designated for the evacuation exercise will depart Lagos for Johannesburg on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. The aircraft is scheduled to leave Johannesburg at midnight with the returnees and arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, by 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

The ministry said the latest operation is part of continued efforts to assist Nigerians who have chosen to return home amid concerns over xenophobic attacks and other challenges in South Africa.

“In continuation of the ongoing evacuation of our nationals from South Africa, the Air Peace aircraft deployed for the process is expected to depart Lagos tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, for Johannesburg, South Africa, at 3:30 p.m.,” the statement read.

“The aircraft will depart Johannesburg for Lagos with 270 returnees at 12:00 midnight, and the estimated time of arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, is 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, all things being equal.”

The incoming group of returnees will constitute the fourth evacuation flight under the Federal Government’s programme aimed at facilitating the safe and voluntary return of Nigerians from South Africa.