The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is deeply concerned about the welfare of Nigerian workers currently stranded in the Central African Republic.

A video of stranded Nigerian nationals in the Bambari region, approximately 850 kilometres from the capital, Bangui, and abandoned by their employers and facilitators, has been trending on various social media platforms.

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the hardworking officials of our Mission in the Central African Republic have contacted the affected Nigerians.

Ebienfa revealed that the Embassy of Nigeria in Bangui is actively engaging with relevant authorities to ensure the safety, protection, and swift repatriation of the affected Nigerian nationals.

The spokesperson said, "Their passports 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.

"Discussions are also ongoing with the company for their 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.

"However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise Nigerians travelling abroad for work to verify the credibility of their employers and ensure proper documentation before departure. Nigerians are also advised 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."

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