Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Monday, said 130 Nigerians had been received by the country’s embassy in Romania.
In a statement, the ministry explained that it had also provided accommodation for them while arrangements were being made to take them back home.
“Also, officials at Budapest, Hungary have received and accommodated 74 Nigerians safely, where they are being documented for subsequent travel arrangements back to Nigeria,” the statement, signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, read.
According to him, another batch of about 200 Nigerians was expected in Budapest later in the day.
He also said 52 persons had been received in Warsaw, Poland.
Of the number, 23 were being processed at the Polish Government Reception Point at Hala Kijowska.
“The camp is well organised with beds and beddings, food, heating, clothing, and medicals for evacuees,” the statement added.
“We assure Nigerians that all hands are on deck and arrangements are being put in place to effectively evacuate our citizens, in safety and dignity.”
The Federal Government’s recent move was sequel to the Russian invasion of Ukraine about five days ago.
On Sunday, the ministry said the Hungarian and Romanian governments had approved visa-free access to Nigerians coming from the Eastern European nation.
“For now, movement to the Hungarian Zahony border and Romanian Suceava, Tulcea, Satu Mare County & Maramures borders is advised, as they have approved visa-free access to all Nigerians coming from Ukraine and arrangements for accommodation and feeding before evacuation is arranged,” Aduda said.
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