Air Peace completes fourth South Africa evacuation, brings home 1,085 Nigerians

Business, Corporate Affairs

LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — As xenophobic attacks against African foreign nationals continue to generate concern in South Africa, Nigeria’s flagship carrier, Air Peace, has completed another humanitarian evacuation flight, bringing home more Nigerians caught up in the violence.

The airline on Thursday concluded the fourth phase of its evacuation operation from South Africa, airlifting 284 Nigerian nationals in collaboration with the Federal Government.

The latest mission, operated with Air Peace’s Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft, brings the total number of Nigerians evacuated by the airline to 1,085 across four humanitarian flights.

According to Air Peace, the evacuation forms part of its corporate social responsibility and continued support for national emergency response efforts aimed at assisting Nigerians affected by the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

“West Africa’s largest airline and Nigeria’s premier carrier, Air Peace, has successfully completed the fourth phase of its humanitarian evacuation operation from South Africa, safely bringing home another 284 Nigerian nationals in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria,” the airline said in a statement.

The airline disclosed that it had previously evacuated 262 Nigerians on June 11, 271 on June 30, and 268 on July 3, before completing the latest operation on July 9.

With the completion of the latest mission, Air Peace said it had successfully repatriated 1,085 Nigerians, reaffirming its readiness to deploy its fleet and operational capabilities whenever required in the national interest.

The airline described the evacuation exercise as more than a transportation mission, saying it reflected its commitment to humanitarian service, patriotism and the welfare of Nigerians abroad.

“More than an airlift, the ongoing evacuation exercise reflects Air Peace’s unwavering humanitarian philosophy, one rooted in compassion, patriotism and an abiding commitment to ensuring that Nigerians, regardless of where they may be, can always count on a safe journey home in times of crisis,” the statement said.

Air Peace added that it would continue to support government efforts whenever necessary, stressing that its mission extends beyond commercial aviation to connecting families and providing hope during emergencies.

The airline said it remains committed to deploying its resources whenever Nigerians require assistance, both within and outside the country.