NIDCOM advises Nigerians resident in Lebanon to move to safer part

By Folorunso Alagbede, Abuja

Worried by the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by Israeli government, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation.
The commission gave the advice in a statement on Wednesday by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abuja.
The Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa-led Nigerians in Diaspora Commission said that although information from the Nigerian community in Lebanon indicated that most Nigerians have relocated from the southern part and are now relatively safe, but it still urged them to keep safe until the ceasefire is in place.
The NIDCOM pointed out that it is gratifying to note that so far, no Nigerian has witnessed any form of accident or injury and wish to advise them to continue to remain safe while the war lasts.
Nigerians, the Commission said, are equally advised to liaise with the Nigerian Embassy in Lebanon for necessary guidance regarding their safety and be rest assured that their welfare and safety is of utmost concern to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The statement reads, “Worried by the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by Israeli government, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) is hereby advising Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation.
“Though information from the Nigerian community in Lebanon indicated that most Nigerians have relocated from the southern part and are now relatively safe, we hereby advise them to keep safe until the ceasefire is in place.
“It is gratifying to note that thus far, no Nigerian has witnessed any form of accident or injury and wish to advise them to continue to remain safe while the war lasts.
“Nigerians are equally advised to liase with our Embassy in Lebanon for necessary guidance regarding their safety and be rest assured that their welfare and safety is of utmost concern to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu”, it said.