By Maryjane Austine
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS RESCUES STRANDED NIGERIANS IN BAMBARI REGION
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed its measures taken to ensure that the stranded Nigerian workers in the Bambari region are safe and protected.
This was revealed in a press release signed by the Ministry’s spokes person, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
In response to the trending video of the stranded Nigerian nationals in the Bambari region, which is about 850 kilometers from the capital Bangul and abandoned by their employers and facilitators – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs contacted the affected Nigerians by the hardworking officials of our Mission in the Central African Republic.
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The passport of the victims have been retrieved successfully, and a vehicle has been sent to Bambari to evacuate the stranded Nigerians to Bangui.
They are likely to arrive in the capital city with a military escort on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Embassy of Nigeria in Bangui is also on the run with relevant authorities to ensure the safety, protection, and swift repatriation of the affected Nigerian nationals.
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Decisions are yet to be made with the company concerning the victims’ accommodation and welfare while in Bangui and their subsequent repatriation to Nigeria.
The Federal Government reiterates its commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of its citizens everywhere in the world.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Nigerians proper documentation before traveling abroad for work to verify the credibility of their employers departure. They are also 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.