Says we are committed to safety of our citizens
By Kola Alhassan
The Federal Government is ready to evacuate Nigerians from troubled Ukraine.
This is just as it has expressed commitment to the safety of her citizens following the Russian invasion of Ukraine which is generating tension.
This was made known by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement by its spokesperson, Francisca Omayuli.
The Government noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs got a reassurance from the Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine regarding the safety of Nigerians.
The Embassy also stated that efforts were in top gear to keep them safe and facilitate the evacuation of those who desire to exit the country.
The statement reads: “Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine has reassured the safety of Nigerians in that country, adding that “measures are being undertaken to keep them safe and facilitate the evacuation of those who wish to leave.”
“The Federal Government wishes to assure the families with loved ones in Ukraine that as soon as the airports in the country are opened, it would assist in facilitating the evacuation of Nigerians, who are willing to leave.
“In the meantime, the Nigerian Mission has confirmed that military action by the Russians have been confined to military installations.”
