The Federal Government has disclosed plans to rescue and repatriate a group of Nigerian workers stranded in the Central African Republic.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja disclosed this in a press statement today, following a viral video that showed the distressed individuals abandoned in the Bambari region, about 850km from the country’s capital, Bangui.
It confirmed that officials of the Nigerian Mission in the Central African Republic have successfully established contact with the affected nationals.
Spokesperson of the ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the Embassy of Nigeria in Bangui is actively liaising with local authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and swift repatriation of the victims.
Ebienfa reaffirmed the Federal Government commitment to the protection of citizens abroad. He also called on Nigerians seeking employment opportunities overseas to conduct proper checks on prospective employers and ensure all travel documents are in order.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Nigerians to register their presence and that of their employees with the Embassy of Nigeria whenever they are in any foreign country to avert unpleasant experiences in the event of consular issues.