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House of Rep urges Nigerians to leave Ukraine
House of Rep urges Nigerians to leave Ukraine
House of Representatives has asked for the immediate evacuation of Nigerians from Ukraine in view of the current state of affairs in that country.
In a motion moved as a matter of urgent public importance by representative Munir Ahmed, the house notes that there are hundreds of Nigerians in Ukraine, located in Eastern Europe, undertaking educational pursuits foreign mission, sports and others.
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lawmakers while contributing want the ministry of foreign affairs and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission to put in place a mechanism to ascertain the number of Nigerian Citizens in Ukraine and make arrangements for the safe return of those willing to leave.
House Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila said the house committee on foreign affairs will liaise with the relevant ministry in order to fast track the process.