By Sumaila Ogbaje
Max air on Sunday arrived Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja with 410 Nigerians who fled the crisis ridden Sudan to Egypt for evacuation.
This formed the fourth batch of stranded Nigerian evacuees to be air lifted to the country by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The evacuees arrived at the Pilgrims Terminal of the airport at exactly 10:45 a.m.
More Nigerians, onboard Azman and Tarco Airlines, are also expected back into the country today.
Max Air has recently announce its plan to send a Boeing 747-400 aircraft to evacuate 560 Nigerians who fled from the crisis-stricken Sudan from Egypt.
The airline reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and well-being of Nigerians, adding that is always ready to go anywhere to bring Nigerians back home.
The statement said that as a Nigerian airline it would do all that it could to help fellow citizens in times of crisis.
“Our mission has always been to connect Nigerians to their loved ones, and we will continue to do so even in the most challenging times.
“Nigeria would always be our home, and no matter how terribly things may be, we would always find our way back.
“As Nigerians, we should all try to be more patriotic and help build a better Nigeria of our dreams.
“Our hearts go out to the people of Sudan during this challenging time. We pray for peace, stability, and prosperity for all Sudanese people,” it said.
The airline expressed appreciation to the federal government for the opportunity to serve fellow citizens, saying it remained committed to delivering the best possible service to all Nigerians.