United States Evacuates More Than 340 Americans From Nigeria

The United States evacuated over 340 Americans from Nigeria on Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic.

This was disclosed by the US Mission in Nigeria via its official twitter page.

Today, over 340 Americans left Lagos for the United States on a chartered Omni Air International flight bound for Dulles Airport, near Washington, DC. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria wishes all aboard a smooth flight as they head home to rejoin family & friends. Stay Safe & Healthy! pic.twitter.com/vekirpCU5Z

— U.S. Mission Nigeria (@USEmbassyAbuja) April 18, 2020

The Nigerian Federal Government permits countries to evacuate their nationals using the airports despite the closure of the nation’s airports to international flights.