The Government of Ghana has launched an emergency repatriation operation to bring home 327 Ghanaian nationals left stranded following mass demolition exercises in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The evacuations targets individuals formerly residing in the Port Bouët Municipality who lost their homes and livelihoods to the ongoing municipal clearances.
According to Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, an initial group of 228 citizens successfully arrived back in the country on Thursday, with the remaining citizens scheduled to return today.
”The Government of Ghana has provided buses and trucks to convey our nationals and their belongings free of charge back to Ghana safely,” the Ministry stated, adding that the state remains fully committed to ensuring the successful return and long-term reintegration of those affected.
While the sudden displacement has caused severe hardship, Ghanaian diplomatic officials are working alongside their Ivorian counterparts to secure financial restitution for the evacuees.
”Ivorian authorities have expressed their desire to compensate the victims of their demolition exercise and shall therefore remain actively engaged on the matter to ensure that the promised compensation is received by our affected nationals,” the Ministry noted, confirming that Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Abidjan will oversee the coordination.
State officials expressed gratitude to the authorities of Côte d’Ivoire for their cooperation in managing the logistics of the repatriation effort.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana