The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it has begun preparations to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Eche Abu-Obe, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, revealed this in a statement issued from Abuja.
“The government is working to ensure the safety of Nigerian nationals in Lebanon, where the conflict has raised concerns about the security of foreign residents,” Abu-Obe said.
The Nigerian Embassy in Lebanon has been providing regular safety advisories to the Nigerian community, offering safety instructions and encouraging voluntary evacuation.
In August, citizens were advised to consider leaving the country while commercial flights were still available.
As part of safety measures, Nigerians living in the southern region of Lebanon, closer to conflict zones, have been relocated to Beirut and other safer areas with the assistance of Nigerian community leadership.
Abu-Obe emphasized that no Nigerian lives have been lost since the conflict began. He also assured the public that the Federal Government is actively engaging with relevant stakeholders to ensure the protection of Nigerian nationals.
“Preparations are ongoing to bring our citizens back home safely,” the statement added.
