Stranded Nigerians in Iran have accused officials of the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran of fleeing their posts and abandoning citizens to their fate as tensions escalate between Iran and Israel.
In a viral video, one of the affected Nigerians stood outside the embassy, voicing frustration and fear over the alleged abandonment.
The individual claimed that despite seeking assistance, no officials were present to help or provide information.
“We came to the Nigerian Embassy here in Tehran, and all of them have abandoned Nigerian citizens to their own fate in Tehran, Iran,” the speaker said, adding that the embassy staff, including the ambassador, had allegedly escaped to an island for safety.
Contrary to these claims, the Nigerian Government announced that it was finalizing emergency evacuation plans for Nigerian citizens stranded in Israel and Iran.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Nigerian embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran were actively reaching out to affected citizens and coordinating efforts to ensure their safe return.
Contact Information for Nigerian Embassy in Tehran:
- Address: No.16, Sarvestan-e-Gharbi – Chenaran Street, Elahiyeh – P.O. Box 11365-7148 – Tehran – Iran
- Phone: (+98) 21 2263 6317 / 8
- Fax: (+98) 21 2263 6315
- Email: ngrembtehran@yahoo.com
- Ambassador: Hamzat Ibrahim
Evacuation Efforts:
The Nigerian Government urges citizens in the affected regions to strictly adhere to local security protocols and contact the nearest Nigerian Embassy or Mission for registration and further instructions.
The government has assured the public of its commitment to the safety and welfare of its citizens abroad, working closely with international partners and local authorities to ensure a timely and secure evacuation process.
