http://tribune.com.ng/index.php/news/18209-another-536-nigerians-evacuated-from-libya


The evacuation exercise embarked upon by the Federal Government to bring back stranded Nigerians in Libya has recorded additional 536 evacuees who were successfully flown to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday night from Tripoli International Airport.

The total number of the evacuees so far, after the first batch of 499, is now 1,035 returnees which included adults and children.

The Director-General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Muhammad Sani-Sidi, while receiving the second batch at the airport said that the next flight, after receiving all necessary clearance, would leave for Tripoli today to bring back remaining Nigerians that had been registered and screened for the evacuation.

He said so far NEMA had continued to provide foods and medication as required for the evacuees at the designated special camp on Abuja International Airport road. He said that transportation arrangements were provided to take the passengers to their respective states of origin.

Welcoming the returnees to Nigeria on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Martin Uhomoibhi, said the Federal Government was passionate about the well-being of Nigerians and was glad to see them safely back to the country. He urged the returnees to be law-abiding citizens and contribute to national development.

One of the returnees, Bash Ali, a Nigerian professional boxer, who was in Tripoli for medical treatment, commended President Goodluck Jonathan for giving the directive for the evacuation exercise and the courteous and speedy response of response agencies for the intervention, especially the NEMA, security personnel and foreign affairs.

Bash Ali said that, “I am proud to be a Nigerian… I am proud of this encouraging exercise. Home is home… and home is sweet nothing is more comforting than to be among your people at home.”

He said as an African he was not happy at the turn of the event in Libya, saying that the crisis was caused by bad advisers rather than a single individual.

There evacuation exercise being coordinated by NEMA is targeted as evacuating over 2000 stranded Nigerians who are willing to return to Nigeria from the crisis in Libya.

Welcome development

kUDOS to the FG for their prompt response

And returnees says:
http://dailytrust.dailytrust.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13123:fleeing-nigerians-we-were-better-off-in-libya&catid=2:lead-stories&Itemid=8

Kudos to the FG
I always believed a time will come,and now has,when we'd have a compassionate president that would always rescue stranded Nigerians from trouble spots across the globe,contrary to what used to obtain in the past.

Well done GEJ

Even Bash Ali was evacuated from Libya. What wont we hear.

good news

What about those in prison, any news on them?

Bash Ali did not need to be evacuated, he is in top form and could have jabbed his way out of trouble in Libya and because he is very fit, he will run 'across countries' into Nigeria, maybe we will pick him at Tchad/Bornu border or Sokoto.

This new Government of ours is really trying, Vote Goodluck Jonathan
God bless Nigeria, this is just the starting point, we all should open our
eyes and see the Goodness in this man's Government

@ sley4life
Grow up n be current about event, b4 commenting,

please get everyone out, looks like things in that country will get worse

hardbody:

Bash Ali did not need to be evacuated, he is in top form and could have jabbed his way out of trouble in Libya and because he is very fit, he will run 'across countries' into Nigeria, maybe we will pick him at Tchad/Bornu border or Sokoto.

LWKMD

Guy you are sick , i cant stop laughing

Goodluck for president! Thank God, the most positive thing i've read today!

hardbody:

Bash Ali did not need to be evacuated, he is in top form and could have jabbed his way out of trouble in Libya and because he is very fit, he will run 'across countries' into Nigeria, maybe we will pick him at Tchad/Bornu border or Sokoto.

OMG!!! Hahahahaha! I don die! Loooooolz!

dell_net:

What about those in prison, any news on them?

Some Nigerian prisoners were handed over and have arrived home. Every Nigerian is important, even if they've committed an offence on the Moon; the country is being built into one big family.

Nice one GEJ.

This is what we mean by a responsive govt with the interests of Nigerians at heart.

+1

, "There evacuation exercise being coordinated by NEMA is targeted as evacuating over 2000 stranded Nigerians who are willing to return to Nigeria from the crisis in Libya."


there are some people who arent willing to come home. they could have there reason. Nigeria-- a nation peaceful? hmmm,

-1

Now that they are back,INEC should give them special registration.They may vote before going back to Libya.

and why should voting be their priority.

@ DIG1 ure a deluded punk he*ad. Read below

Nigerian boxer, Bash Ali, trapped in Libya
News - Africa news

Lagos, Nigeria - Nigerian boxer Bash Ali is trapped in Libya, which is currently witnessing massive protests, the private Punch newspaper reported Friday. According to the paper, Ali sent an email from from Tripoli, where he has gone to seek the assistance of Libyan leader Mouammar Kadhafi for his planned fight. “I am in trouble here and I only hope and pray I will be out of here to tell my story. I hear gunshots in my hotel room and it is terrible that I find myself in this situation.

“I have personally complained about this matter to President Goodluck Jonathan, (former President) Olusegun Obasanjo, (Senate President) David Mark, (House Speaker) Dimeji Bankole, (ruling party stalwart) Tony Anenih, (former Nigerian leader) Gen. Yakubu Gowon, (former Nigerian leader) Ibrahim Babangida, and the Inspector-General of Police.

“For now, I am stuck in my hotel room, waiting to die. I can hear gunshots around me. I have not eaten in a couple of days but I am not hungry,” he said.

Ali said he was in touch with the Nigerian Consulate General in Tripoli on how to be evacuated, adding: “I spoke with the Consulate General and he has promised to help me get out of here alive. I am worried but praying I get out alive.”

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the immediate evacuation of Nigerians in Libya.

http://www.afriquejet.com/news/africa-news/nigerian-boxer,-bash-ali,-trapped-in-libya-201102253006.html

Hmmn! that was a good one!

God bless you Mr.President!

Welcome back from hell

Welcome from Fire to frying pan.