Nigerian Govt Lists Four Borders Its Citizens Stuck In Ukraine Can Use To Cross Into Poland

The federal government of Nigeria on Saturday listed four borders that are recommended for Nigerians trying to escape from war-hit Ukraine.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa gave the update in a video posted on her Twitter account amidst the ongoing clash between Russian and Ukrainian military forces.

According to her, there may be up to eight borders available but there are four which the government has recommended and would have officials waiting to receive Nigerians on the other end.

The listed boarders are Hrebenne-Rawa Ruska, Korczowa-Krakowiec, Medyka-Szeginie and Budomierz-Hurszew.

“For Nigerians in Ukraine trying to cross over to Poland, there are eight borders between Poland and Ukraine, four borders are recommended,” she said.

“Nigeria volunteer groups, as well as staff of the Nigerian embassy, will be at these borders to help you out. We are going to provide contact details of these Nigerians that will be there to help you out and the convergence point.”

Watch the video below.

Important information for Nigerians in #Ukraine . Stay safe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you pic.twitter.com/RdO1rPqvzX

— Abike Dabiri-Erewa (@abikedabiri) February 26, 2022

The personal assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on new media, Bashir Ahmad also shared some phone numbers that can be contacted for Nigerians that want to be picked up along the Polish-Ukrainian borders.

He wrote: “The Nigerian Embassy staff, along with volunteers are at the Polish-Ukrainian borders with buses to help and pick up Nigerians crossing the border from Ukraine.”

Phone: +48-729275316

Phone: +48-579201775

Phone: +48-729242516

Phone: +48-739493541

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