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Russian Invasion: Nigeria set to Evacuate Willing Nigerians From Ukraine

The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians of its commitment to the safety of Nigerians in the Eastern European country of Ukraine which came under heavy Russian bombardment in the early hours of Thursday.

Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Francisca K. Omayuli, said in a statement on Thursday the Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine has assured the ministry of the safety of Nigerians in the troubled country.

Omayuli said that the Embassy also assured of measures being put in place to ensure safety of Nigerians and to facilitate the evacuation of those willing to leave the country.

She said that the Federal Government would evacuate Nigerians willing to leave the country as soon as the airports are open for such an operation.

According to her, the Nigerian mission in Ukraine has confirmed that the Russian military action is confined to military installations.

“The Federal Government of Nigeria has received with surprise, reports of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been reassured by the Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine of the safety of Nigerians in that country and measures 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 has been confined to military installations.”

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