The Federal Government has advised Nigerians residing in Lebanon to leave while commercial flights are still in operation.
Making the call, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) said this has become necessary as Israel began an invasion of southern Lebanon after two weeks of attacks.
In a statement on Wednesday, NIDCOM said the attacks were worrying, adding that information received from the Nigerian community in Lebanon indicated that most citizens have relocated from the southern area and are now relatively safe.
The statement said, “We hereby advise them to keep safe until the ceasefire is in place.”
“Nigerians are equally advised to liaise with our Embassy in Lebanon for necessary guidance regarding their safety,” adding that President Bola Tinubu is concerned about their welfare.
The commission also noted that no accident or injury to citizens in the Middle Eastern country have been recorded.
