In the wake of the ongoing Middle East conflict and recent attack on Israel by Iran, the Federal Government advised Nigerans living in Lebanon to evacuate from the war torn country as fear arise over possible reprisal attack from Isreali troops.
Expressing concern over the spate of attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by Israel, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, advised Nigerian residents to move out of the country as commercial flights is still fully operational.
Though they disclosed that no Nigerian causalities have been recorded so far, the Commission, however, urged Nigerians to keep safe until a ceasefire in place.
The Commission revealed plan to liaise with Nigerian Embassy in Lebanon for necessary guidance regarding their safety.
The statement read in part; “Worried by the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by Israeli government, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission is hereby advising Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation.
“Though information from the Nigerian community in Lebanon indicated that most Nigerians have relocated from the southern part and are now relatively safe, we hereby advise them to keep safe until the ceasefire is in place.
“It is gratifying to note that thus far, no Nigerian has witnessed any form of accident or injury and wish to advise them to continue to remain safe while the war lasts.
“Nigerians are equally advised to liase with our Embassy in Lebanon for necessary guidance regarding their safety and be rest assured that their welfare and safety is of utmost concern to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
