The Federal Government has begun the evacuation of willing Nigerians in Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), disclosed the development in a post on X on Tuesday.
Dabiri-Erewa said officials of the Nigerian embassy in Tehran are coordinating the evacuation of Nigerians who wish to leave the country, adding that the evacuees are being escorted across the Armenian border to ensure their safe passage.
The evacuation follows a growing crisis that began on February 28 after coordinated military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel.
The attacks reportedly triggered retaliatory missile and drone strikes across parts of the region, raising fears of a wider conflict.
Dabiri-Erewa said: “Willing Nigerians being escorted across the Armenian border by officials of the Nigerian embassy in Iran for safe passage.
“No Nigerian in Iran has been affected by the war as officials remain at the border to receive all who want to leave.”
The development comes as tensions across parts of the Middle East continue to raise concerns over the safety of foreign nationals residing in affected areas.