*The Federal Government moves to rescue and repatriate a group of Nigerian workers stranded over immigration matters in the Central African Republic

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The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to rescue and repatriate a group of Nigerian workers stranded over immigration issues in the Central African Republic (CAR).

The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Abuja, FCT, disclosed this development in a statement Friday, July 25, 2025.

绿帽献妻 reports the government’s move followed a viral video that showed the distressed individuals abandoned in the Bambari region, about 850km from Bangui, country鈥檚 capital.

The material also confirmed that officials of the Nigerian Mission in CAR have successfully established contact with the affected nationals.

Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the Nigerian Embassy, in Bangui, is actively liaising with local authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and swift repatriation of the victims.

The statement noted: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is deeply concerned about the welfare of Nigerian workers currently stranded in the Central African Republic.

“The video of the stranded Nigerian nationals in the Bambari region, which is about 850 kilometers from the capital Bangui and abandoned by their employers and facilitators, has been trending on various social media platforms.”

The Federal Government also said: 鈥淭he Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that the affected Nigerians have been contacted by the hardworking officials of our Mission in the Central African Republic, and the Embassy of Nigeria in Bangui is actively engaging with relevant authorities to ensure the safety, protection, and swift repatriation of the affected Nigerian nationals.

鈥淭heir passports have been retrieved successfully, and a vehicle has been sent to Bambari to evacuate the stranded Nigerians to Bangui.”

The statement further noted: “”They are likely to arrive in the capital city with a military escort on Saturday, July 26, 2025. “Discussions are also ongoing with the company for their accommodation and welfare while in Bangui and their subsequent repatriation to Nigeria.”

The Federal Government, therefore, reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its citizens overseas.

It also urged Nigerians seeking employment opportunities overseas to conduct proper checks on prospective employers, and ensure all travel documents are in order.

The statement equally noted: 鈥淭he Federal Government reiterates its commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of its citizens everywhere in the world.

鈥淗owever, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise Nigerians travelling abroad for work to verify the credibility of their employers and ensure proper documentation before departure.

鈥淣igerians are also advised 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.”

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