Xenophobia: FG Commends RCCG For Donating $265,854 Towards Evacuation Of Nigerians

The Federal Government has expressed profound gratitude to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), led by Pastor Enoch Adeboye, for the generous donation of over $265,854 towards the purchase of 500 one-way tickets for the evacuation of distressed Nigerians from South Africa.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stressing that the government regards the donation as a significant demonstration of RCCG’s compassion, solidarity, and genuine commitment to providing succour to distressed and stranded Nigerians who face the scourges of xenophobia and Afrophobia in South Africa.

“This gesture further demonstrates the impact collaboration between faith-based organisations and public institutions can have in addressing social challenges and advancing the common good.

“ We are grateful for this partnership and look forward to working with the church’s leadership in South Africa, as the generous donation is deployed to the evacuation of 500 distressed Nigerians,” the statement said.

Recall that the Federal government commenced the evacuation of Nigerians from the former Apartheid enclave on 10 June 2026, following the wave of xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks on Africans, including Nigerians.

So far, the federal government has brought home a total of 1,640 Nigerian nationals, with the government sponsoring the repatriation of 1,385 of them, while the remaining 255 were sponsored by other well-meaning Nigerians and organisations.