The Federal Government has urged Nigerians residing in Lebanon to return home in view of the escalating violence in the country.
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) issued the advisory following the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has led to heightened tension and attacks in parts of Lebanon.
In a statement, NiDCOM advised Nigerians to consider leaving the country while commercial flights remain operational, given the uncertain security situation.
Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun said, in light of the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by the Israeli government, Nigerians in Lebanon should seize the opportunity to exit the country while flights are still available.
NiDCOM noted that information from the Nigerian community in Lebanon suggested that many Nigerians have already relocated from more volatile areas, particularly in the southern part of the country, and are currently in safer locations.
Balogun reassured the public that no Nigerian national have been harmed in the conflict so far, adding that the Nigerian government is closely monitoring the situation and has emphasised that the safety and well-being of its citizens remain a top priority for President Bola Tinubu-led administration.