Embassy in Ukraine has opened options to Nigerians who find the Russia-Ukraine crisis ‘emotionally disturbing.’
Gatekeepers News reports that the Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine, while advising citizens in the East European country to remain calm, warned them to a take responsibility for their personal security and safety.
This was contained in an Embassy notice obtained by Gatekeepers News on Thursday.
The notice comes as Russian forces unleashed an attack on Ukraine following the orders of Vladimir Putin, who announced a “special military operation.”
Gatekeepers News earlier reported that explosions were reported in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, on Thursday morning, and its Foreign Minister warned of a “full-scale invasion” was underway.
The statement read, “The Embassy urges Nigerian nationals resident in Ukraine to remain calm but be very vigilant and be responsible for their personal security and safety.
“The Embassy wishes to add that should any of Nigerian nationals considers the situation as emotionally disturbing, such nationals may wish to temporary relocate to anywhere considered safe by private arrangements. They should, however, ensure that they do all the needful to validate all their resident documents for ease of return to the country when desired.
“In addition, in case of students seeking such temporary relocation, they are enjoined to seek proper clearance and guarantee from their respective institutions, authorities/agents on the way forward in respect to their studies during this period and/or thereafter.
“For those who still consider it appropriate to remain in the country, be assured that the embassy remains open for its consular duties and responsibilities at all times. It will always avail you of updates when necessary.”
