Initial reports indicated that no Nigerian citizens were aboard the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025. The Nigerian High Commission in New Delhi remained in contact with Indian authorities to verify this information and provide consular assistance if needed. A total of 242 people were on board the flight, including 169 Indians, 53 Britons, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese nationals.
The Federal Government has expressed profound sorrow and extends its heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of India over the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Nigeria stands in solidarity with India during this period of immense grief and unfortunate loss,” a statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, read in part.
“While initial reports indicate that no Nigerian citizen was aboard the flight, the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi remains in close contact with Indian authorities to verify this information and provide consular assistance where necessary.
“In this moment of shared sorrow, Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to global aviation safety and supports the call for thorough investigation into the crash with a view to preventing such tragedies in the future.
