The Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine says Nigerians living in that country have the responsibility to account for their personal security and safety.
In a statement in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital on Thursday, the embassy said any national who considered the situation emotionally disturbing might consider temporarily relocating to anywhere considered safe.
” The Embassy urges Nigerian nationals resident in Ukraine to remain calm but be very vigilant and be responsible for their personal security and safety’
The Embassy wishes to add that should any Nigerian nationals consider the situation as emotionally disturbing, such nationals may wish to temporarily relocate to anywhere considered safe by private arrangements.
” They should, however, ensure that they do all the needful to validate all their resident documents for ease of return to the country when desired
” In addition,in case of students seeking temporary relocation,they are enjoined to seek proper clearance and guarantee from their respective institutions, authorities/ agents on the way forward in respect to their studies during this period and/ or thereafter
The announcement was made in the midst of escalating tension in the Eastern European country .
Many countries have evacuated their citizens from several cities in Ukraine to shield them from any form of danger triggered by Russia’s hostilities.
Russia on Thursday , launched a large scale military invasion on key locations of Ukraine after President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in the country.
Explosions were heard close to the capital Kyiv and Lyiv with over, forty persons reported dead.
The situation on the ground is reportedly dire compelling many residents in unsafe areas to flee. World leaders have also reacted to the Russian invasion with many threatening more sanctions and gearing up for face off against the Kremlin.
Nigerian students have cried out to the Embassy in Ukraine for help but their cries appear to have fallen on deaf ears.
