The Nigerian government has promised to “assist” Nigerians in Ukraine to leave the country in the wake of the Russian invasion.
In a press release on Thursday, February 24, by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli, the federal government has said they will make a move on evacuation as soon as airports in Ukraine are opened.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria has received with surprise, the reports of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia,” the statement read. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been reassured of the safety of Nigerians in that country and measures being undertaken to help keep them safe and facilitate the evacuation of those who wish to leave.
“The Federal Government wishes to ensure 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.”
