According to a statement issued by Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, only about 500 Nigerians have registered for evacuation, though over 2,000 are currently residing in Lebanon.
“Even though most of them have not indicated a willingness to return home in spite of the persuasion by our embassy, we will continue to do everything to ensure the safety of our citizens,” Abu-Obe stated.
The ministry stated the importance of cooperation with the evacuation process, urging Nigerians in Lebanon not to resist evacuation as the conflict could escalate further.
The government has activated emergency protocols to prioritise the safety of its citizens, collaborating with various agencies including the National Emergency Management Agency, the Department of State Services, and the Nigerian Immigration Service, to ensure a smooth evacuation process.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed that the Nigerian Embassy in Beirut has been actively advising Nigerians to stay indoors and follow local authorities’ instructions.
It also encouraged those who have not registered with the embassy to do so immediately via the provided email address.
The statement added that no Nigerian lives have been lost in the conflict so far. Arrangements are being made to send a C-130 aircraft or other available flights to facilitate the evacuation from Beirut, where many Nigerians have relocated from southern Lebanon—the epicentre of the conflict.
The Nigerian government extended its appreciation to the international community for their understanding and vowed to continue monitoring the situation closely.
The ministry stated the importance of cooperation with the evacuation process, urging Nigerians in Lebanon not to resist evacuation as the conflict could escalate further.
The government has activated emergency protocols to prioritise the safety of its citizens, collaborating with various agencies including the National Emergency Management Agency, the Department of State Services, and the Nigerian Immigration Service, to ensure a smooth evacuation process.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed that the Nigerian Embassy in Beirut has been actively advising Nigerians to stay indoors and follow local authorities’ instructions.
It also encouraged those who have not registered with the embassy to do so immediately via the provided email address.
The statement added that no Nigerian lives have been lost in the conflict so far. Arrangements are being made to send a C-130 aircraft or other available flights to facilitate the evacuation from Beirut, where many Nigerians have relocated from southern Lebanon—the epicentre of the conflict.
The Nigerian government extended its appreciation to the international community for their understanding and vowed to continue monitoring the situation closely.
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To come do what exactly?
ReplyDeleteMy big bros is there right now. Went for surgery last Month.
DeleteIf they return, they may still kpai due to hunger and frustration and if they stay back , same. May still happen so it's a 50-50 kinda thing
ReplyDeleteMe I don't blame them if the current state of this country.
ReplyDeleteAbeg make them manage their ooo
ReplyDeleteIs not easy here ooo..
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DeleteI don't blame them
ReplyDeleteHere in Nigeria too, we can't sleep with our two eyes close
Well, take the ones who want to leave and the ones who don't make a record of their refusal and forget about them, tell them they are on their own.
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