RCCG’s $265,854 Donation Funds Evacuation of 100 Nigerians from S’Africa

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has funded the evacuation of 100 Nigerians from South Africa with part of its $265,854 humanitarian donation to support distressed citizens seeking to return home.

The latest evacuation involved 105 Nigerians who arrived in Lagos, with 100 of the returnees benefiting from tickets funded through the RCCG donation. The remaining five were supported by a private Nigerian donor.

The evacuation is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing effort to bring home Nigerians affected by renewed xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in South Africa.

The RCCG donation, made under the direction of its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, was originally committed towards purchasing 500 one-way tickets for distressed Nigerians who wanted to leave South Africa.

The church said the intervention was motivated by the need to provide immediate relief and safe passage for vulnerable Nigerians affected by the tensions.

The first batch of more than 100 returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos aboard a chartered flight funded by the church.

The RCCG Task Force for the Reception of Nigerian Returnees from South Africa said the humanitarian intervention followed an appeal from Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in the country.

The church has also expressed support for the Federal Government’s evacuation efforts and said the intervention reflects its commitment to supporting Nigerians in distress, both at home and abroad.

The Federal Government commenced the evacuation exercise on June 10, 2026, following reports of renewed xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks involving foreign nationals in South Africa.

Government figures indicate that thousands of Nigerians have since been brought back through a combination of government funding and philanthropic support.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has continued to work with Nigerian diplomatic missions and community associations in South Africa to identify citizens seeking to return home.

The latest arrival brings further attention to the role of faith-based organisations, private individuals and other stakeholders in supporting Nigerians affected by crises outside the country.

The government has expressed appreciation to the RCCG and other donors for supporting the evacuation programme, while maintaining diplomatic engagement with South African authorities over concerns about attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals.