Middle East war: Nigeria releases emergency hotlines for citizens abroad

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NIDCOM chair/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa

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By Folarin Kehinde

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As tensions escalate in the Middle East following the ongoing #IranWar and #IranIsraelWar, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has released emergency hotline numbers for Nigerians in distress across affected countries.

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In a notice shared on its official X handle, the commission urged Nigerians living in or travelling through the region to save the numbers and contact the nearest Nigerian mission immediately in case of emergencies.

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NiDCOM said the hotlines are available to provide urgent consular assistance to Nigerians who may require help due to the evolving security situation.

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The emergency hotlines for Nigerians abroad are:

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Embassy of Nigeria, Abu Dhabi, UAE – +971 56 884 4130

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Consulate-General of Nigeria, Dubai, UAE – +971 56 377 8678

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Embassy of Nigeria, Kuwait (covers Bahrain) – +965 97895737, +965 99509288

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Embassy of Nigeria, Tel Aviv, Israel – +972 547115279, +234 7064263944

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Embassy of Nigeria, Doha, Qatar – +974 30197102, +974 30197261

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Others include, Embassy of Nigeria, Beirut, Lebanon – +961 78 861 779, +234 8038954425

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Embassy of Nigeria, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (covers Oman) – +966 542149456, +966 565695763

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Consulate-General of Nigeria, Jeddah – +966 560965633

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Embassy of Nigeria, Amman, Jordan (covers Iraq) – +962 777369428, +962 776594020

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The commission reiterated that Nigerians abroad should remain vigilant, follow local safety advisories and stay in touch with Nigerian missions for updates and support.

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