Air Peace has successfully completed its second humanitarian evacuation mission from South Africa, safely returning 271 Nigerians to the country aboard one of its Boeing 777-200 aircraft in collaboration with the Federal Government.
The latest operation brings the total number of Nigerians evacuated by the airline during the ongoing exercise to 533.
The airline announced the development on Wednesday, describing the mission as part of its commitment to national service and the safety of Nigerians caught up in the recent anti-immigration tensions in South Africa.
According to Air Peace, the second evacuation flight follows an earlier mission that also transported hundreds of stranded Nigerians back home, with the airline working closely with the Federal Government to facilitate the voluntary return of affected citizens.
Air Peace stated that with the successful completion of the latest operation, it has now evacuated 533 Nigerian nationals in two separate missions since the Federal Government commenced the emergency repatriation exercise.
The airline also highlighted its long-standing record of humanitarian interventions, noting that the South Africa operation adds to more than 16 humanitarian and evacuation missions it has undertaken over the years in response to emergencies affecting Nigerians and other vulnerable populations.
The evacuation programme was initiated after renewed anti-immigration protests and attacks in parts of South Africa prompted many Nigerians to seek assistance to return home.
The Federal Government subsequently approved multiple evacuation flights, with Air Peace designated to operate the missions free of charge for registered returnees.
Officials have said additional evacuation flights may be conducted for Nigerians who have completed the necessary documentation and expressed a willingness to return, as authorities continue to monitor developments in South Africa.
