The Federal government has joined hands with Russia and Ukraine foreign missions to evacuate Nigerians safely from the country.
Geoffrey Onyeama, the Minster of Foreign Affairs made this known in his tweets on his official account, today, the 27th February, 2022.
The Minister also said he conveyed his sympathy for Ukraine to the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, during an over-the-phone conversation.
Onyeama tweeted “Spoke on the phone with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba. Expressed sympathy for the needless loss of life and destruction and reiterated Nigeria’s recognition of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“I also expressed concern at the news of Ukrainian border guards hindering the exit of Nigerian citizens. He asserted that Ukrainian border guards have been instructed to allow all foreigners to leave. He promised to investigate and revert quickly.
“The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reverted to state: “It’s official: no restrictions for foreign nationals to leave the country exit. Problem is the result of chaos on the border and checkpoints leading to them”.
Adding to his series of tweets, he said; “I am personally coordinating with our missions in Ukraine, Poland, Russia, Romania, and Hungary to ensure we get our citizens out of Ukraine and bring back to Nigeria those ready to return, while supporting those who are remaining in Ukraine.”
