“Save Yourselves”, Buhari Tells Nigerians In Ukraine
The Federal Government of Nigeria has appealed to its citizens living in Ukraine to remain calm and be responsible for their safety amid the Russia invasion.
Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, had announced a special military operation in Ukraine’s Donbas region.
Shortly after Putin’s announcement, explosions were reportedly heard in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Kramatorsk and in other parts of Ukraine.
Earlier, the Russian president had ordered troops into separatist-held parts of eastern Ukraine in what he called a “peacekeeping” mission — after signing decrees recognising the independence of the Moscow-backed regions.Ukrainian President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has, however vowed to respond to the attacks adequately.
Rusya'nın bugün erken saatlerde Ukrayna topraklarına başlattığı askerî harekâtı kabul edilemez buluyor ve reddediyoruz.
Uluslararası hukuka aykırı gördüğümüz bu adım; bölgenin barış, huzur ve istikrarına vurulmuş ağır bir darbedir.
— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) February 24, 2022
BGT NEWS understands that Nigerian government issued an advisory to its citizens in Ukraine tatement shared on Twitter by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).
UPDATE:
NEW TRAVEL ADVICE BY THE EMBASSY OF NIGERIA, UKRAINE
For those who are still considering it appropriate to remain in the country, be rest assured that the embassy remains open for its consular duties and responsibilities at all times.
24/02/2022.#Thread pic.twitter.com/MKbbBsjkoI
— Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (@nidcom_gov) February 24, 2022
The statement also asked students seeking temporary relocation to seek proper clearance and guarantee from their respective institutions, authorities/ agents.
Meanwhile, in a recent development, Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich has been barred from living in Britain ever again following his suspected ties with the Russian government led by Vladimir Putin.
The billionaire who took control at Chelsea in 2003 withdrew his application for a British Tier 1 investor visa in 2018, after reported delays in his application following criticism of Russian oligarchs in the wake of the Salisbury poisonings.
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