First Batch Of Nigerians Expected From Sudan Wednesday

Ibrahim Umar

Kanempress

3rd May, 2023

The first batch of evacuees from Sudan is expected to arrive today after many hiccups, The Nation learnt last night.

She said: “The Embassy in Egypt has successfully moved all evacuees from the Sudanese side to the Egyptian side of the Arqeel border.

“Priority was given to female students in the orderly movement of 449 across the border.

“The students are now being prepared for their departure to Abuja through Aswan Airport.”

Azman Air has also received the Federal Government’s approval to airlift Nigerians.

It will deploy its 409-seater Airbus A340-600.

“Evacuation is expected to commence from Tuesday as we await final clearance from Egypt to depart,” the airline said.