Nigeria Issues Emergency Contacts for Citizens in Middle East

The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has issued a statement providing emergency contact numbers for Nigerians residing in the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region. Citizens are urged to register with the nearest Nigerian diplomatic mission and maintain close communication for guidance and assistance.

The statement emphasizes the importance of remaining calm and following directives from local authorities while keeping in touch with Nigerian embassies for updates on safety measures and possible evacuation arrangements. The emergency contact numbers for various countries in the Middle East include: Iran (989393216872, 989024165493), Israel (972543340414, 972503673175), Jordan (962795669949, 962799430414), Lebanon (96181669403, 96170848080), Qatar (97466802029, 97450733786), Saudi Arabia (966503862894, 966532198524), and the United Arab Emirates (971504252546, 971503761332).

The Ministry reassures that Nigerian missions are working closely with host governments and international partners to monitor developments and ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens.