Britain to start evacuation of citizens in Nigeria on April 18

The British High Commission in Nigeria Tuesday said it will commence the airlifting of that Britons in Nigeria, who wish to return to the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic will on April 18.

Flights are expected to depart Lagos and Abuja, two cities that currently under lockdown.

“Our first flights are expected to leave both Lagos and Abuja on Saturday 18 April with a further flight from Lagos on 20 April,” the British Mission said in a statement.

“You will not be able to pick your departure date – the online booking process will generate it automatically.”

The mission further stated that vulnerable people including those with underlying health conditions and those who are visitors to Nigeria would be prioritised.