50 trafficked Nigerian girls and 19 stranded Nigerians in Lebanon arrived in Abuja on Sunday.

This announcement was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama in a tweet.

69 of them were airlifted from Lebanon with the financial and logistic support of the Lebanese Government and Lebanese community in Nigeria, according to the Minister.

In his joy, he expressed huge appreciation to the Lebanese Government for their immense help.

"Profound gratitude to Ambassador Houssam Diad, Lebanese Ambassador in Nigeria and Ambassador Goni Zannabura, Nigerian Ambassador in Lebanon," Onyeama said.

Profound gratitude to Ambassador Houssam Diad, Lebanese Ambassador in Nigeria and Ambassador Goni Zannabura, Nigerian Ambassador in Lebanon. #StayHomeSaveLives #COVID19 #EidAlfitr #EidMubarak @NigeriaGov @DigiCommsNG

— Geoffrey Onyeama (@GeoffreyOnyeama) May 24, 2020