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FOLLOWING Russia’s launch of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Nigerian Embassy in Kiev Thursday issued an advisory to its citizens to “remain calm but be very vigilant and be responsible for their personal security and safety”.
Ukraine’s airspace has been and flights canceled after the country announced a state of emergency on Wednesday.
In a new travel advice released on Thursday, the embassy added that add: “should any of Nigerian nationals considers the situation as emotionally disturbing, such nationals may wish to temporary relocate to anywhere consider safe by private arrangements”.
It further advised Nigerian nationals to ensure that they do all the needful to validate all their resident documents for ease of return to the country when desired.
“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,” the statement said.
The Embassy, however, assured those “who still consider it appropriate to remain in the country”, that it would remain open for consular duties and responsibilities at all times.
Earlier, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa had given assurances that “the Nigerian Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine is doing all it can for the safety and security of all Diaspora Nigerians” and urged citizens to remain calm.
Dabiri-Erewa also asked Nigerian Citizens in Ukraine to visit the Embassy website and follow the Registration Process.