The Federal Government of Nigeria, has disclosed it plans to immediately evacuate its citizens from Ukraine.
This is following an invasion by Russia early Thursday morning.
In an interview with NTA, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama said the Nigerian embassy in Kiev has been contacted.
He stated that the embassy will arrange those wishing to return home from other areas including Donestk and Luhensk.
According to Onyeama, the ministry was following the events since beginning.
He however promised to do everything for the safety of Nigerians in Ukraine, particularly students.