“The Federal Government is finalising arrangements for the emergency evacuation of stranded Nigerians in both countries,” the statement read.
ABUJA — The Federal Government has begun finalising emergency evacuation plans for Nigerians trapped in Israel and Iran amid escalating military hostilities between the two nations.
Naija News reports that this was announced Tuesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa.
“The Federal Government is finalising arrangements for the emergency evacuation of stranded Nigerians in both countries,” the statement read.
Nigerian embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran have begun contacting citizens and coordinating logistics. The ministry urged Nigerians to remain calm, follow local security advisories, and register with the nearest mission.
Ebienfa added, “The Ministry commends the efforts put in place by our Missions in Tel Aviv, Israel, and Tehran, Iran, for their dedication and commitment.”
The government also renewed its call for peace, stating, “Nigeria reiterates its call for the immediate cessation of hostilities.”
The evacuation plans come as Israel’s airstrikes reportedly killed senior Iranian military figures, prompting Iran’s Supreme Leader to vow “bitter and painful” retaliation.