The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on Nigerians living in Lebanon to leave the country as the attacks on Lebanon by Israel increase, News About Nigeria reports.
NiDCOM’s spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, made the call in a statement on Wednesday.
The Commission noted that the hostilities between Israel and Iran have escalated, with Iran firing 180 ballistic missiles at Israel and Israel attacking Hezbollah positions and other parts of Lebanon.
The Commission also urged Nigerians in Lebanon to make good use of the fact that commercial flights are still operating, allowing for a safe exit, before things get too heated.
It, however, noted that many Nigerians had already relocated from the more dangerous southern regions of the country to relatively safer areas and appealed to them to remain vigilant and prioritise safety until a ceasefire is declared.
The statement read, “Worried by the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by the Israeli government, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission hereby advises Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider leaving the country now that commercial flights are still in operation.
“Though information from the Nigerian community in Lebanon indicates that most Nigerians have relocated from the southern part and are now relatively safe, we advise them to stay safe until a ceasefire is in place.
“It is gratifying to note that, thus far, no Nigerian has witnessed any form of accident or injury, and we wish to advise them to continue to remain safe while the conflict lasts.
“Nigerians are equally advised to liaise with our embassy in Lebanon for necessary guidance regarding their safety, and be assured that their welfare and safety are of utmost concern to President Bola Tinubu.”
