No Nigerian Affected In Lebanon – FG

The federal government has said no Nigerian citizen has so far been affected by the ongoing Israel strikes in Lebanon.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, stated this in an advisory to Nigerians in the country on Saturday.

A statement signed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, said the federal government has set up machinery for emergency evacuation of Nigerians in Lebanon.

It read, “Further to the deteriorating situation in Lebanon over the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, the Federal Government has commenced preparation for evacuation of Nigerians in Lebanon back to Nigeria. The Government of Nigeria has taken measures to ensure the protection and safety of Nigerian nationals in the country.

“The Embassy of Nigeria in Lebanon issued regular advisories to the community with safety instructions and in August 2024 advised Nigerian nationals to strongly consider voluntary evacuation while the options of commercial flights remained available.

“Nigerian nationals in the South of Lebanon have also been evacuated to Beirut and other safer areas in collaboration with the leadership of the Nigerian community. It is pertinent to mention that no Nigerian life has been lost since the beginning of the conflict.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to reassure Nigerians that the Federal Government is engaging with relevant stakeholders and remains committed to the protection and safety of Nigerian nationals, as Government is making preparations to evacuate them back home.”