The Nigerian government has called on its citizens living in Lebanon to return to Nigeria due to the increasing violence in the area.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, released the advisory in light of the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has resulted in rising tensions and attacks in certain parts of Lebanon.
NiDCOM, in its statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols urged Nigerians to take advantage of available commercial flights to leave Lebanon as the security situation remains unpredictable.
The statement reads, “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.
