The Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine has issued a statement to its citizens in Ukraine, asking them to be vigilant, calm and responsible for their security and safety.
The statement is coming in the wake of a full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
The statement issued in Kiev advised Nigerians in Ukraine to temporarily relocate.
“The attention of the Embassy has been drawn to the declaration of a state of emergency and Martial law on the entire territory of Ukraine except the Donetsk and Luhansk regions by the government of Ukraine, effective from midnight of February 23, 2022, for a period of 30 days, as well as the latest development on the Ukraine-Russia crises.”
“In view of the development, the embassy urges Nigerian Nationals resident in Ukraine to remain calm but very vigilant and be responsible for their security and safety.”
“The embassy wishes to add that should any Nigerian National consider the situation as emotionally disturbing, such National may temporarily relocate to anywhere considered safe by private arrangement. 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.”
“Students seeking temporary relocation are enjoined to seek proper clearance and guarantee form from their respective institutions during this period. For those who are still considering it appropriate to remain in the country, be rest assured that the embassy remains open for its consular duties and responsibilities at all times.”
