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Nigeria Begins Evacuation of Citizens from Iran Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Nigeria Commences Evacuation of Citizens from Iran
The Nigerian government has begun the evacuation of its citizens residing in Iran in response to escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to a report by WION correspondent Louisa Olaniyi, Nigeria is facilitating the safe movement of its citizens from Iran across the Armenian border. This measure is aimed at ensuring the safety of Nigerian citizens amidst rising tensions in the Middle East, as military attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran continue.
NiDCOM Emphasizes Support for Safe Evacuation
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), announced the evacuation of citizens from Iran via her X (formerly Twitter) account. She explained that officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran are coordinating the evacuation efforts and assisting citizens with safe passage to Armenia. Chairperson Dabiri-Erewa added that there have been no direct casualties among Nigerian nationals in Iran due to the current tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing that the safety of its citizens remains the top priority.
*Source: YouTube: WION (2026-03-12)*
