The Nigerian government has issued a safety advisory to its citizens currently residing in Lebanon, urging them to leave or relocate to safer areas as the conflict between Israel and Lebanon escalates. The warning comes in response to the intensifying military actions by Israel on Lebanese territory, which has heightened concerns over the safety of foreign nationals, including Nigerians.
The advisory was communicated by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, through a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols Unit in Abuja. NIDCOM emphasized that the government is closely monitoring the situation and taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens abroad.
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.
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.
