The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed contact with Nigerians stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR).
In a statement issued on Friday, July 25, in Abuja, spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa revealed that officials from Nigeria’s mission in Bangui have made direct contact with the affected citizens.
The Nigerian embassy is working closely with local authorities to ensure their safety, protection, and prompt repatriation. Their passports have been successfully recovered, and a vehicle has been dispatched to Bambari to facilitate their evacuation. The group is expected to arrive in Bangui under military escort on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
This action follows a viral video highlighting Nigerian workers reportedly abandoned by their employers and facilitators in the Bambari region, roughly 850 kilometers from the capital. Negotiations are underway with the employing company to provide temporary accommodation and welfare support in Bangui before their return to Nigeria.
The Ministry reiterated its commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of Nigerian citizens abroad and urged Nigerians seeking employment overseas to verify the credibility of their employers and secure proper documentation before traveling.
Citizens are also encouraged to register their presence—and that of their employees—with the Nigerian Embassy in any foreign country to avoid complications during consular emergencies.
