The minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has dismissed as false narratives circulating on social media that Nigerian citizens have been abandoned in Iran as tension continues to rise in the region.
In a statement issued Saturday in Abuja by the Ministry’s
spokesperson, Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, Tuggar characterized the reports as
“misleading”, “untruthful” and “not founded.”
He made it clear that the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran is open
and fully committed to the safety and welfare of Nigerian citizens living in
Iran.
Contrary to the rumors that the embassy had closed down due
to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, the minister explained that
while normal embassy business has been impaired due to continued threats to
security and bombings in Tehran, staff at the embassy are still working
remotely to continue to provide support.
Minister Tuggar also disclosed that the embassy is in
communication with the Government of Armenia to arrange possible evacuation
options through Yerevan for Nigerians, if the current situation deteriorates.
He called on Nigerian citizens living in Iran to relate with
assigned community coordinators, consistently check real-time updates on the
Iranian messaging app Eitaa, and contact the embassy through official emergency
numbers and affixed emails, as shared by the embassy.
“The ministry remains vigilant in monitoring the situation
and will continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard the interests of
Nigerians worldwide,” the statement concluded.
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