The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs had earlier stated that it was closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East

The federal government, through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has said it has not received any distress calls from Nigerians living in Iran amid the escalating conflict involving the United States and Israel.

Koikimedia recalls that the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs had earlier stated that it was closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East.

Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media and Public Relations at NiDCOM, said while there may be Nigerians in Iran, none has formally reached out to the commission for help.

“I’m not saying there are no Nigerians there, I’m only saying nobody has sent any distress call,” he clarified.

He also explained that flight cancellations to the region are a result of the hostilities, noting that no airline will operate in an active war zone.

“There may be a ceasefire for two or three days to allow stranded travellers at the airport to be evacuated. That has not happened,” Balogun added.

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