Nigerian embassy in Ukraine says citizens who wish to relocate from the conflict zone, should do so by private arrangements.
As Ukraine and Russia bomb each other in an escalating invasion, all commercial flights have been cancelled in Ukraine.
Many countries, including India, have assured their nationals that alternative routes are being explored to evacuate them from the conflict-hit country.
But the Nigerian embassy in Ukraine says Nigerians who wish to leave the conflict zone, should make their private arrangements to leave.
The Nigerian Embassy also asked Nigerian citizens residing in the East European country to remain calm and take responsibility for their personal security and safety.
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The Embassy gave the warning in a statement released today February 24, after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine with explosions signalling a full-scale invasion.
The Nigerian embassy in Ukraine says in the statement: “The Embassy urges Nigerian nationals resident in Ukraine to remain calm but be very vigilant and be responsible for their personal security and safety.
“The Embassy wishes to add that should any of Nigerian national considers the situation as emotionally disturbing, such national may wish to temporary relocate to anywhere considered safe by private arrangements. They should, however, ensure that they do all the needful to validate all their resident documents for ease of return to the country when desired.
“In addition, in case of students seeking such temporary relocation, they are enjoined to seek proper clearance and guarantee from their respective institutions, authorities/agents on the way forward in respect to their studies during this period and/or thereafter.
“For those who still consider it appropriate to remain in the country, be assured that the embassy remains open for its consular duties and responsibilities at all times. It will always avail you of updates when necessary.”
