The Federal Government has revealed that it has started evacuating Nigerians who want to escape Iran.
In a post made on đť•Ź on Tuesday, the Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) verified the occurrence.
Dabiri-Erewa claims that representatives of the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran are in charge of organizing the evacuation and making sure that those who choose to leave Iran are transported securely into Armenia.
“Officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran are safely guiding the willing Nigerians in Iran across the Armenian border, ensuring a smooth and secure process for those seeking to depart,” she said.
She also gave assurances that no Nigerian has been hurt as a result of the ongoing hostilities and that embassy staff is still available at the border to help and support evacuees.
The Federal Government’s attempt to protect Nigerians overseas in times of emergency includes the evacuation, which was conducted in cooperation with Armenian authorities. It highlights the government’s attention to Middle East events and its dedication to safeguarding the well-being of its people abroad.
Following the passing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Nollywood actor Linc Edochie has warned young people in northern Nigeria from holding demonstrations in favor of Iran.
The actor reportedly issued the warning during protests by groups endorsing Iran in portions of northern Nigeria following the leader’s death on February 28, 2026, during a joint Israeli-American bombing.
After Iran retaliated by attacking Israeli and American interests in various Middle Eastern nations, tensions in the area have continued to rise. Fears of a larger confrontation involving key world powers have increased as a result of the attack exchange.
Some Northern Nigerian states staged demonstrations in support of Iran amid these circumstances.
In response, Edochie sent a video message on his Facebook page in which he advised Nigerians—particularly the demonstrators—to refrain from taking any activities that would draw unwelcome attention to the nation.
He believes that the fight between Iran and its adversaries has the potential to become one of the most destructive conflicts in history.
Additionally, he cautioned that if the issue attracts the attention of powerful nations, Nigeria lacks the capacity to confront them.
The actor cautioned Nigerians to exercise caution and refrain from doing anything that would put the country in a precarious position abroad.
Even though this may not directly affect us, let’s pray about what is going on in the globe. I regret to inform you that, despite our best efforts to avoid it, a third world war has officially started.
“This war is going to be the deadliest the world has ever seen, even though it may not be fought on conventional terms. And to those of the men up north who are demonstrating against the events in Iran, please let us get off the streets.
“A superpower shouldn’t be provoked.” We are in danger if we attract their attention. These nations’ rage is intolerable to us. Please, let’s simply accept who we are and deal with our issues as they arise.”
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