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The family of Remilekun Meshioye, a Nigerian student who tragically fell ill and passed away during her flight on Egypt Air, has announced their plans for her burial. The incident occurred after she boarded the flight at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos, with the intention of traveling to London.

Nearly a month after her untimely death, the spokesperson for the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abdur-Rahman Balogun, conveyed via X on Monday that the deceased’s remains will be repatriated to Lagos from Cairo on Wednesday.

Balogun provided details of the burial arrangements, saying, “According to the program being coordinated by her sister, Lola Olaniyi-Alabi, the body will arrive in Lagos on Wednesday, October 18, from Cairo. Subsequently, there will be a service of songs at the Winners Chapel in Ogba, Lagos, on Thursday, October 19, at 4 p.m., followed by the burial at Matori Cemetery, Ladipo, near Oshodi Bus Terminus, Lagos, at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 20.”

Olaniyi-Alabi explained that the family decided to repatriate Meshioye’s body for burial due to Egypt Air’s failure to accept full responsibility for the incident. The family had sent several petitions to Egypt Air and its management, but they have yet to offer condolences or take responsibility for repatriating the deceased’s remains in compliance with international aviation standards. Additionally, Egypt Air’s management has not responded to a letter from NIDCOM seeking clarification on the matter and urging them to take appropriate action on behalf of the grieving family.

In a somber turn of events, Egypt Air has responded to the untimely death of a young Nigerian woman identified as Remilekun Toyosi Meshioye during her journey aboard an Egypt Air flight bound for London, United Kingdom.

According to reports, Remilekun embarked on her journey from Nigeria to London aboard Egypt Air MS 876 flight, with a layover in Cairo, departing from the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. Tragically, it was during this flight that the young lady passed away, and the airline purportedly offloaded her remains in Cairo, the capital of Egypt.

In response to this unfortunate incident, Egypt Air issued an official statement on Friday, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the passenger’s journey and her tragic demise. The airline clarified that the passenger’s intended route was from Lagos to London via Cairo on September 4, 2023, the date of her untimely death.

The airline’s statement reads as follows: “Upon the passenger’s arrival at the transit area, she reported feeling unwell. Subsequently, the airport’s quarantine department was promptly summoned to assess her condition, determining that she required immediate hospitalization.”

Continuing, the statement added, “Airport authorities duly cleared and stamped her entry into the country, after which she was promptly transferred to a local hospital for necessary medical attention. In accordance with protocol, the Nigerian Embassy in Cairo was immediately informed of the situation, with Tarek from the public relations department acting as the point of contact.”

The airline went on to note, “Further details and the subsequent procedures for repatriating the deceased passenger’s body will be coordinated through the Nigerian Embassy in Cairo.”

This tragic incident serves as a poignant reminder of the uncertainties that can sometimes accompany air travel, with Egypt Air and relevant authorities taking the necessary steps to handle the situation with care and professionalism. The airline expresses its condolences to the family and loved ones of Remilekun Toyosi Meshioye during this difficult time, while efforts continue to ensure the respectful and proper handling of her remains in coordination with the Nigerian Embassy in Cairo.

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