Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Tuggar
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja-
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has denied reports circulating on social media that Nigerian nationals have been abandoned in Iran.
Tuggar clarified that the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran remains operational and fully committed to the welfare and safety of all Nigerian nationals in Iran.
“The Embassy of Nigeria in Tehran remains operational and fully committed to the welfare and safety of all Nigerian nationals in Iran,” Tuggar affirmed.
He explained that due to ongoing security concerns and bombings in Tehran, normal work schedules had been disrupted, with embassy staff currently working remotely.
Tuggar assured Nigerians in Iran that the Embassy is actively engaging with the Government of Armenia to secure access for evacuation via Yerevan.
“In response to these developments, the Embassy is actively engaging with the Government of Armenia to secure access for the evacuation of Nigerians via Yerevan,” he stated.
For assistance, Nigerians in Iran can contact the Embassy through the following emergency numbers and emails:
- Mr. Esson Anzaku: +989393216872
- Mr. Abutalib: +989024199018, +989393216872
- Emails: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Tuggar also advised Nigerians to stay in contact with the designated community coordinators in the three previously arranged locations and to download the Iranian local messaging app Eitaa and join the Nigerian group for real-time updates.
“The ministry remains vigilant in monitoring the situation and will continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard the interests of Nigerians worldwide,” the statement added.
