By Ameh Gabriel
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the plight of several Nigerian nationals reportedly stranded in the Bambari region of the Central African Republic (CAR), approximately 850 kilometers from the capital, Bangui.
In a statement signed and issued by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja on Friday, July 25, 2025
According to a video showing the stranded Nigerians allegedly abandoned by their employers and facilitators has been circulating on various social media platforms, drawing widespread attention and concern.
In response, the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui has promptly intervened. According to the ministry, diplomatic officials have successfully made contact with the affected citizens. Their passports have been retrieved, and a vehicle has been dispatched to evacuate them from Bambari. The group is expected to arrive in Bangui under military escort by Saturday, July 26, 2025.
The Ministry further disclosed that discussions are ongoing with the responsible company to secure immediate accommodation and welfare support for the stranded Nigerians pending their repatriation to Nigeria.
Reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to the protection and dignity of Nigerians worldwide, the Ministry urged citizens planning to travel abroad for employment to thoroughly verify the legitimacy of recruitment agents and companies before departure. It also advised Nigerians to register with Nigerian embassies in their host countries as a precautionary measure in case of consular emergencies.
