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… Nigerians say government not proactive enough
The Nigerian Government on Thursday announced intentions to evacuate its citizens in Ukraine following an invasion by Russia.
The Federal Government of Nigeria is planning for special flight operation to evacuate her citizens from Ukraine in view of the escalating tension between that country and Russia.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama in an interview with NTA said the Nigerian embassy in Kiev has been contacted to arrange those wishing to the return home from other areas including Donestk and Luhensk.
The minister assured Nigerians that the ministry is following the event since beginning and promised to do everything for the safety of Nigerians in Ukraine, particularly students.
The Russians have started attacking military installations in Ukraine amidst worries and accusations by the western world of imminent invasion which President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly denied.
Meanwhile, Nigerians on social media have accused the federal government of not being proactive enough, saying that the signs were there that Russia was going to attack Ukraine but the government didn’t make plans to protect Nigerians.
