RCCG Donates $265,854 for Evacuation of 500 Nigerians From South Africa
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The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has donated $265,854 to support the evacuation of 500 Nigerians affected by xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in South Africa.
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed the contribution on Friday, September 4, while expressing appreciation to the church and its leadership for supporting the government’s efforts to bring distressed Nigerians back home.
The donation will be used to fund 500 one-way air tickets for Nigerians seeking to leave South Africa amid concerns over their safety.
According to the ministry, the contribution represents an important example of how religious organisations and government institutions can work together to respond to humanitarian challenges affecting Nigerians abroad.
The federal government began evacuating distressed Nigerians from South Africa on June 10, 2026, following reports of renewed xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks targeting Africans and other foreign nationals.
Since the evacuation exercise began, 1,640 Nigerians have reportedly returned to the country. Government funding covered the evacuation of 1,385 people, while private and philanthropic support accounted for the remaining 255 returnees.
The ministry said another 202 Nigerians are currently waiting for their final screening by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs before they can complete the evacuation process.
Nigeria’s diplomatic missions in South Africa are also continuing to assist citizens who wish to return home. The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria and the Consulate General in Johannesburg are working with Nigerian community associations and other established groups to identify and support those seeking evacuation.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry again acknowledged the RCCG’s financial support, describing the church’s intervention as a meaningful contribution to the government’s ongoing response.
It also encouraged other private organisations, philanthropists, religious bodies, development partners and stakeholders to support initiatives aimed at protecting and assisting Nigerians living outside the country.
The ministry said such partnerships could help provide immediate assistance to Nigerians in distress while contributing to broader efforts to safeguard their welfare in the diaspora.
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