The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has stated that the Federal Government is taking steps to safeguard Nigerians residing in the Middle East amid the ongoing regional crisis.
The assurance was given on Tuesday in a statement by the commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun.
According to NiDCOM, Nigerian authorities are closely monitoring developments and have received inquiries from some citizens in Qatar, the UAE, and Iran regarding possible evacuation plans should the need arise.
“The fact of the matter is that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working with all relevant agencies for appropriate steps, while appealing to Nigerians in the affected countries to follow the travel advice as issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and contact the emergency numbers provided by the ministry.
“Nigerians in affected countries should be rest assured that the federal government is monitoring the situation and will take necessary steps to ensure no Nigerian life is endangered,” the statement read in part.
On Saturday, the Federal Government advised Nigerians in the Middle East, especially in Iran, to take extra security precautions in the wake of tensions in the region.