The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has confirmed
that Nigerians wishing to leave Iran are being safely escorted to the border
with Armenia by officials from the Embassy of Nigeria in Tehran.
In a statement shared on social media, the commission
said the evacuation operation is designed to ensure a smooth and secure passage
for citizens seeking to leave the country amid ongoing regional hostilities.
According to NIDCOM, no Nigerian in Iran has been
directly affected by the conflict so far, and government officials remain
stationed at the border to receive and assist evacuees.
“The Federal Government is vigilant and effectively
responding to the safety and well-being of Nigerians across the world,” the
statement added. The commission said the operation is coordinated with Armenian
authorities to facilitate safe movement across the border.
Meanwhile, at least one Nigerian has been identified
among 122 people injured following the interception of Iranian ballistic
missiles in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed the
injuries but did not specify the number of victims by nationality.
Authorities have yet to confirm how many Nigerians
remain in Iran or other parts of the Middle East affected by the conflict. Some
citizens living in Gulf states have urged the Federal Government to prepare
repatriation flights.
Abike Dabiri-Erewa reiterated that evacuation flights
would commence once regional airspace becomes safe. She explained that
operations cannot start immediately due to ongoing airspace closures for
security reasons. The commission has also shared emergency hotlines to provide
assistance and support to Nigerians in affected areas.
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