The House of Representatives has reacted proactively to the war situation between Russia and Ukraine, calling for the immediate evacuation of Nigerians, particularly students, from Ukraine.
At its plenary in Abuja on Thursday, the House directed the Majority Leader, Rep. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, and the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rep. Yusuf Buba, to proceed to Ukraine tomorrow being Friday so that the
first batch of Nigerians/students willing to return home would be airlifted by Monday, next week.
“Time is of the essence. As already stated, a state of emergency has been declared in Ukraine.
“It’s important and urgent to look out for our citizens, especially the students, for their evacuation home”, said the speaker.
The House resolution followed a motion of urgent national importance moved by the member representing Lere Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Rep.Ahmed Munir, on the need to evacuate Nigerians from Ukraine.
