Evacuation Of Nigerian Students Impossible Because It Is Not Safe To Fly – Ukraine Ambassador To Nigeria Tells FG

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File Photo Following the intrusion of Russia in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Nigeria, Kirdoda Valerii, has informed the Federal government that evacuation of Nigerians from the nation at the moment is impossible as the airspace in Ukraine remains shut.On Wednesday February 23, Russia introduced a military attack on Ukraine, causing numerous to leave their houses. The Federal federal government on Thursday revealed that a special arrangement is being made to leave over 5000 Nigerian trainees and other Nigerians willing to be evacuated from Ukraine due to the war.Speaking after his

meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffery Onyeama, on Thursday, February 25, the Ukrainian envoy, revealed appreciation to the Government and individuals of Nigeria for their assistance during these hard times but stated that it is risky to leave anyone at the moment.

“Right now, we remain in an extremely difficult situation, however we are fighting against the aggressiveness and we believe that we will all win. Ukrainian Government does not distinguish in between individuals on the basis of their nationality which is the best effort to safeguard everybody.Currently, the evacuation of Nigerian students is not possible due to the fact that it is not safe to fly on the sky of Ukraine. As soon as it is safe to fly on the sky of Ukraine, we will sign up with the Embassy of Nigeria in Ukraine and collectively with the Nigerian Government, we will schedule the evacuation of Nigerian Students “Valeri stated. ToriNG