165 Cameroonians departed Kuwait to Cameroon by Kuwait Airways flight 1517 yesterday, 2 June, with many of them illegals in Kuwait who took advantage of the amnesty period. Various measures were undertaken to ensure the health procedures were followed, and the departure happened smoothly.
To that effect, there were a 15 strong member staff to handle health checkups, and 20 skilled staff greeters in attendance to help the first arrival of ladies with suitcases at Kuwait International Airport. 165 Cameroonians with health clearances that assured they were coronavirus free checked in with Airways staff for their flight, before being led to the waiting area. Senior Kuwait officials were also present as well as the Ambassador of Guyana to Kuwait His Excellency Professor Dr. Shamir A. Ally and Guyana embassy staff. Each of the departing Cameroonians received a pamphlet about coronavirus protective measures which would be helpful to keep themselves safe.
Senegal Ambassador to Kuwait and Dean of the Diplomatic corps Ambassador Abdul-Ahad Ambaki sent his best wishes to the departing African nationals.
The Guyanese ambassador even spoke to the Cameroonians in the waiting area before their departure. He expressed his thanks to the Kuwait government, Ministers and officials as well as Kuwait Airways staff for organizing this humanitarian flight for the Cameroonians.
