‘Leave or move to safer places now’, FG advises Nigerians in Lebanon
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Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja
The Nigerian Government has advised her citizens in Lebanon to leave or relocate to safer places over attacks by Israel on the country.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) gave the advice on Wednesday in a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, its Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit in Abuja.
See the full statement below
Worried by the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by Israeli government, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) is hereby advising Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation.
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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.
