The government claimed it has meanwhile engaged the Armenian government to secure access for the evacuation of Nigerians in Tehran amid the raging conflict.
The Nigerian government has responded to media reports claiming that Nigerian nationals have been abandoned in Iran amid the ongoing conflict with Israel.
The government claimed it has meanwhile engaged the Armenian government to secure access for the evacuation of Nigerians in Tehran amid the raging conflict.
This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the ministry's spokesperson, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa.
The statement said the ministry's attention was drawn to what it described as misleading and unfounded reports.
The reports suggested that the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran had ceased operations and abandoned citizens due to the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel.
"The Embassy of Nigeria in Tehran remains operational and fully committed to the welfare and safety of all Nigerian nationals in Iran," Tuggar affirmed.
He explained, however, that due to ongoing security concerns and consistent bombings in Tehran, normal work schedules had been disrupted, with embassy staff currently working remotely.
"In response to the developments, the Embassy is actively engaging with the Government of Armenia to secure access for the evacuation of Nigerians via Yerevan," the minister stated.
Tuggar urged Nigerians in Iran requiring assistance to contact the Embassy through the emergency numbers and emails.
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