By Ken Chiwendu
The Nigerian Diaspora Commission has asked Nigerians residents in Lebanon to consider leaving the country or move to a safer place now that commercial flights are still in operation.
The advice following
attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by the Israeli government.
The commission in a statement signed by Abdur – Rahman Balogun, Director of Media and Public Relations and Protocols said “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.