FG Commences evacuation of Nigerians in Sudan with 40 luxury buses to Egypt

The Federal Government has confirmed the commencement of evacuation of Nigerians stranded in Sudan, following the outbreak of conflict in the North African country.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama and his counterpart, Minister of State Zubairu Dada, confirmed it on Wednesday while briefing State House Correspondents on unfolding developments regarding the crisis. He said 40 luxury buses were available to pick up Nigerian Nationals and take them to Egypt

According to the Ministers, the buses conveying our citizens were hired at $1.2 million, noting that it also included the cost of providing security while conveying them to the Egyptian territory.

Both ministers also noted that women and children will be given priority, including diplomats who are equally involved in the evacuation logistics.