Nigeria’s government has identified four Ukrainian border crossing points where citizens intending to flee the country can be evacuated. ayokinews.com reports
This was made public by Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on Saturday.
She listed Hrebenne-Rawa Ruska, Korczowa-Krakowiec, Medyka-Szeginie, and Budomierz-Hurszew, as the main escape borders for fleeing Nigerians.
“For Nigerians in Ukraine trying to cross over to Poland, there are eight borders between Poland and Ukraine, four borders are recommended,” she said
“Nigeria volunteer groups, as well as staff of the Nigerian embassy, will be at these borders to help you out. We are going to provide contact details of these Nigerians that will be there to help you out and the convergence point.”
“If you are in Ukraine and you are not in a place directly affected, it is advisable that you stay where you are.”
“There are forms you can fill, they are people to call. Every information would be provided on our website: nidcom.gov.ng so go to that website for further details and we will continue to update you.”
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Nigerians in Poland can get help by calling +48 739400001, 729467341, +48729560 416, +48508182948, +48729690481 and +2348033372086, according to Dabiri-Erewa.
On Thursday, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, issued an order sending soldiers into Ukraine, escalating months of tension between the two countries.
Since the Russian invasion began, at least 137 Ukrainian military and civilians have been murdered, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
According to reports, the death toll has risen to 198 people, with more than 1000 people injured.
