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Russia-Ukraine War: FG Postpones Evacuation Of Nigerians
The evacuation process of Nigerians stranded over the crisis between Russia and Ukraine has been postponed.
According to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official, Bolaji Akinremi, the flight was postponed due to a delay in preparing passengers for the check-in process.
The flight has now been scheduled for Friday morning.
About 2,000 Nigerians have fled Ukraine, amid Russian invasion to neighbouringing countries, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama.
Recall that the Buhari-led Federal Government on Wednesday said it has approved $8.5vmillion for the evacuation of citizens.
According to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Zubairu Dada, the countries where the pickup flights would be headed include – Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Romania.
Two flights from Air Peace and one from Max Air are expected to carry out the evacuation exercise.
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