The Federal Government has issued June 30 ultimatum for evacuation of all all registered Nigerian citizens in South Africa. The order became germane following the intensifying anti-immigrant violence and xenophobic attacks by South Africans against foreigners.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, through her spokesperson Magnus Eze, disclosed that evacuation order was issued directly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu .

According to the arrangement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa, will coordinate registration and transportation of citizens back home.