A Nigerian mother whose teenage daughter is studying medicine in Ukraine is horrified and heartbroken as hostilities heighten in the Russian/Ukraine war.
She lamented that the young woman could hear the sound of heavy gunfire from her hostel room.
However, while many countries evacuated their citizens ahead of the hostilities, Nigerian Embassy advised citizens to take personal responsibility for their safety.
According to her, “Fellow Nigerians, is this a country my daughter’s best friend is a medical student in Ukraine and right now she can hear the missiles from her room. Can you pls let’s publish this and make it go viral? Are they going to leave our teenage children to arrange for their security in the face of imminent war?“
The memo from the Nigerian Embassy:
“The attention of the Embassy has been drawn to the declaration of state of emergency and Martial law on the entire territory of Ukraine except the Donestsk and Luhansk regions by the government of Ukraine, effective from midnight of February 23, 2022, for a period of 30 days, as well as the latest development on the Ukraine-Russia crises.
“Given development, the embassy urges Nigerian Nationals resident in Ukraine to remain calm but very vigilant and be responsible for their security and safety.
“The embassy wishes to add that should any Nigerian National consider the situation as emotionally disturbing, such National may temporarily relocate to anywhere considered safe by private arrangement. They should, however, ensure that they do all the needful to validate all their resident documents for ease of return to the country when desired.
“Students seeking temporary relocation are enjoined to seek proper clearance and guarantee form from their respective institutions during this period.
“For those who are still considering it appropriate to remain in the country, be rest assured that the embassy remains open for its consular duties and responsibilities at all times.”
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