Wednesday, March, 11 2026 -The Federal Government has initiated the evacuation of Nigerians in Iran who wish to leave, facilitating their safe passage across the Armenia border amid escalating regional tensions.
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in
Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, confirmed the operation in a post on her X account
on Tuesday.
According to Dabiri-Erewa, officials from the Nigerian
Embassy in Tehran are coordinating the evacuation, ensuring that citizens who
opt to leave Iran are safely escorted into Armenia.
“The willing Nigerians in Iran are being safely guided
across the Armenia border by officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran,
ensuring a smooth and secure process for those seeking to depart,” she stated.
She also reassured that, to date, no Nigerian has been
harmed amid the ongoing tensions and that embassy personnel remain on hand at
the border to provide assistance and support to evacuees.
The evacuation, carried out in collaboration with Armenian
authorities, forms part of the Federal Government’s effort to safeguard
Nigerians abroad during emergencies. It emphasizes the government’s vigilance
over developments in the Middle East and its commitment to protecting the
welfare of citizens overseas.
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