The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the arrival of 104 Nigerians repatriated from Algeria as part of the Assisted Voluntary Returns initiative facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Federal Government.

The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Monday, June 30, 2025, aboard an Air Algerie flight (Flight No: 70-BKT), which touched down at approximately 1:50 p.m.

A breakdown of the returnees shows that they include 80 adult males, 14 adult females, two male children, five female children, and three infants.

According to a statement released by NEMA on Tuesday, the returnees were received at the airport by officials from various agencies, including the Nigerian Immigration Service. The returnees underwent biometric registration and documentation and were provided with immediate humanitarian support such as food, water, medical aid, ambulance services, and logistics assistance.

“This comprehensive support ensured a dignified and safe return for the citizens,” the agency noted.

The latest repatriation follows a similar operation earlier in June when 147 Nigerians voluntarily returned from Agadez, Niger Republic. Those returnees, who arrived in Kano on June 16, were also received and profiled by NEMA and partner agencies. Among them were 143 adult males, one male child, one adult female, and two female children. One individual received medical attention from the Red Cross upon arrival.

NEMA said these efforts are part of the ongoing collaboration with IOM and other stakeholders to support the safe return and reintegration of Nigerian migrants stranded abroad.