The federal government says its diplomatic mission has
received 130 Nigerians from Ukraine at Bucharest, Romania in the past 24 hours.
It said 74 Nigerians were received at Budapest, Hungary and
another 52 in Warsaw, Poland.
Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia on Thursday,
many residents, including Nigerians have been forced to flee to neighbouring
countries.
On Sunday, the federal government announced that Nigerians
arriving from Ukraine through the borders in Romania and Hungary have been
granted visa-free access.
Giving an update on the development, Gabriel Aduda,
permanent secretary, ministry of foreign affairs, in a statement released on
Monday, said another batch of 200 Nigerians are expected in Budapest, Hungarian
capital, today.
According to the ministry, Nigerians who have arrived in
Poland, Hungary and Romania will be documented for subsequent travel
arrangements back to Nigeria.
“In the last 24 hours, officials of the Nigerian Embassy
have received 130 Nigerians safely at Bucharest, Romania where they have been
provided accommodation and will be documented, while we finalise arrangements
to bring them back home,” the statement reads.
“Also, officials at
Budapest, Hungary have received and accommodated 74 Nigerians safely, where
they are being documented for subsequent travel arrangements back to Nigeria.
“We are expecting another batch of about 200 into the city
of Budapest, tomorrow, Monday.
“In Warsaw, Poland we have received 52 Nigerians and 23 are
being processed at the Polish Government Reception Point at Hala Kijowska,
Milny 90, 37-552 Milny, which is near the border of Korczowa-Krakowiec.
“The camp is well organised with beds and beddings, food,
heating, clothing and medicals for evacuees.
“We assure Nigerians
that all hands are on deck and arrangements are being put in place to
effectively evacuate our citizens, in safety and dignity.”
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