The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) have stated that Nigerians who wish to leave Iran are being safely escorted across the Armenia border by officials of the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran.
In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, the commission said the move was aimed at ensuring a “smooth and secure passage for those wishing to exit the country.”
“No Nigerian in Iran has been affected by the conflict so far, with government officials remaining stationed at the border to receive and assist all evacuees,” the statement said.
NIDCOM added that the federal government remains vigilant and is responding to the safety and welfare of Nigerians abroad.
The Commission noted that the evacuation process is being coordinated in collaboration with Armenian authorities, with Nigerian officials stationed at the border to assist citizens arriving from Iran.
Meanwhile, at least one Nigerian has been identified among the 122 people injured during the interception of Iranian ballistic missiles in the United Arab Emirates.
Summary; The Nigerian government is evacuating citizens from Iran to Armenia due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) confirms that willing Nigerians are being safely escorted across the Armenia border by officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran. No Nigerian has been reported harmed so far, and embassy staff are stationed at the border to assist evacuees.