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The Federal Government of Nigeria is preparing to evacuate its citizens as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.

 

The Federal Government of Nigeria is currently finalising arrangements and securing funds for the emergency evacuation of Nigerians stranded in the Middle East following a significant escalation in regional conflict. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on March 16–17, 2026, that it is working out administrative procedures to assist citizens in high-risk zones, including Iran, Israel, the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar.

Since March 11, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has been coordinating the safe passage of willing Nigerians from Iran, escorting them across the Armenian border due to unsafe regional airspace.

Official mass airlifts are currently deemed "not feasible" by some ministry spokespersons because of regional airspace closures and missile activity. NiDCOM has stated that repatriation flights will only begin once the sky clears and safety can be guaranteed.

Safety Protocol: Strictly abide by local security protocols and avoid strategic, military, or government installations that could be flashpoints.

Emergency Contact: Use the dedicated mobile/WhatsApp lines provided by the Ministry for real-time updates.

The crisis ensued after a significant military escalation on February 28, 2026, characterized by coordinated attacks from the U.S. and Israel on targets in Iran, which provoked retaliatory strikes throughout the Gulf.

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