The Chairperson of the (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri has assured Nigerians stranded in parts of the Middle East that the Federal Government will commence their evacuation once the airspace in the region becomes safe for flights.
Dabiri-Erewa gave the assurance on Tuesday while responding to complaints from a Nigerian citizen reportedly stranded in , who raised concerns over the delay in the evacuation of Nigerians from the region. She explained that current security concerns have made the skies unsafe for aviation, preventing immediate evacuation efforts.
According to her, the Federal Government is closely monitoring the situation and will act swiftly once aviation authorities declare the airspace safe for travel. She stressed that the safety of Nigerian citizens and airline operations remains the government’s top priority, noting that evacuation flights cannot be carried out while the airspace remains closed or considered dangerous.
The NiDCOM boss urged Nigerians in affected Middle Eastern countries to remain calm and maintain contact with Nigerian embassies and relevant authorities for updates. She added that the commission is working with the and diplomatic missions in the region to ensure stranded citizens are safely returned home once flight operations resume.
Dabiri-Erewa further reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting Nigerians abroad, assuring that all necessary arrangements are being put in place to facilitate a smooth repatriation process as soon as conditions permit.
