The 30 Nigerians whose video went viral lamenting their sufferings in Lebanon
have been rescued, reports The Gazelle News.com.
They were rescued in a video by the Nigerian Mission in Lebanon and have been relocated to a more conducive apartment.
The cheering news was made known on Tuesday, 4 August, 2020 via a statement by Gabriel Odu of the Media Relations and Protocol Department of the Nigeria Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).
According to the statement, “They (the rescued Nigerians) will be part of 150 others trafficked and stranded in Lebanon to be evacuated back to Nigeria.The Lebanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Houssam Diab disclosed the evacuation plans when the Management of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, led by the Secretary Egnr. Dr Sule Yakubu Bassi visited the Embassy in Abuja.
“Ambassador Diab stated that the 150 girls will be returned home in batches. The first batch of 110 will leave Beirut, Lebanon on 12 August, 2020 to Lagos while the second batch will be returned to Abuja on 16 August, 2020.
“The Diplomat commended the efforts of the Lebanese community and the Oyo State Government who is sponsoring the return of 55 of the girls”.
In a related development, the Secretary to Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Dr Sule Yakubi Bassi on behalf of the Chairman/CEO of NIDCOM, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa applauded the excellent ties existing between Nigeria and Lebanon and urged both countries to sustain the cordial relationship.
Dr Bassi also commended the dedication and commitment of Nigerian Ambassador to Lebanon, Amb. Goni Madu Zanna Bura, mission staff, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Oyo and Ogun State Governments and other strategic partners.