UKRAINE, RUSSIAN WAR: FG TO EVACUATE NIGERIANS ON MONDAY

 


By: PharaohEZ

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Humphrey Onyema told journalists yesterday that the FG is making plans to evacuate Nigerians living and schooling in Ukraine. He further said that, Nigerians should not be afraid but they should be calm, as they are talking to Airpeace to assist them.

The House of Representatives also had a quick session where they called on PMB to do something urgent to evacuate Nigerians in Ukraine. Mrs. Abike Dabiri the Minister for Nigerians in Diaspora Affairs said all hands is on desk to ensure the safety of Nigerians in Ukraine. She said for now that nothing can be done as land borders and Airports are closed.

 

Its said that there are over 4,000 Nigerians living and schooling in Ukraine. They have been told to reach out to the Nigerian Embassy for safety pending when FG will come to their aid. Mr. Humphrey Onyema said that Russia took us unaware as she formerly said that they will not attack Ukraine initially, but only to suddenly evade them.

He further said, that FG is arranging a special flight to evacuate Nigerians in Ukraine. The House of Representatives said that those Nigerian students that are willing to return home will be airlifted by Monday.

 


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