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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has said Nigerians wishing to leave Iran are being safely escorted across the border into Armenia by officials of the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the commission disclosed this in a statement posted on X on Wednesday, noting that the measure is aimed at ensuring a smooth and secure passage for citizens seeking to exit the country.
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According to NIDCOM, no Nigerian in Iran has been affected by the ongoing conflict so far, while government officials remain stationed at the border to receive and assist evacuees.
The commission said the evacuation process is being coordinated with Armenian authorities, with Nigerian officials on ground to provide support to citizens arriving from Iran.
Meanwhile, at least one Nigerian has been identified among the 122 people injured during the interception of Iranian ballistic missiles in the United Arab Emirates.
The UAE Ministry of Defence did not specify the nationalities of those injured.
It remains unclear how many Nigerians are currently in Iran or other Middle Eastern countries affected by the conflict. However, some Nigerians residing in Gulf states have urged the Federal Government to prepare repatriation flights for possible evacuation.
Earlier, the Chairperson of NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said Nigeria would begin repatriating its citizens stranded in the Middle East once airspace restrictions are lifted.
The commission has also released emergency hotlines to assist Nigerians in the affected regions seeking support.
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