The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of Nigerians in Iran who have expressed a desire to leave the country, facilitating their safe movement through the Armenia border as tensions continue to rise in the region.
Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, confirmed the development in a post shared on her X account on Tuesday.
According to Dabiri-Erewa, officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran are overseeing the evacuation process, guiding citizens who wish to depart Iran safely into Armenia.
“The willing Nigerians in Iran are being safely guided across the Armenia border by officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran, ensuring a smooth and secure process for those seeking to depart,” she stated.
She also assured that no Nigerian citizen has been reported harmed amid the ongoing tensions, adding that embassy officials remain stationed at the border to provide support and assistance to evacuees.
The evacuation effort, carried out in partnership with Armenian authorities, is part of the Federal Government’s broader measures to protect Nigerians living abroad during emergencies. It also reflects the government’s continued monitoring of developments in the Middle East and its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of its citizens overseas.
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