{"id":92146,"date":"2022-02-24T15:58:15","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T14:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=92146"},"modified":"2022-02-24T15:58:15","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T14:58:15","slug":"russian-invasion-nigeria-urges-citizens-in-ukraine-to-protect-themselves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/russian-invasion-nigeria-urges-citizens-in-ukraine-to-protect-themselves\/","title":{"rendered":"Russian invasion: Nigeria urges citizens in Ukraine to protect themselves"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1725654790454631452\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine has urged citizens in the country to remain calm and be responsible for their own personal security.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">It advised those who want to relocate to a safe place to ensure that they validate all their resident documents for ease of return to Ukraine when they desire.This was contained in a statement on Thursday following the declaration of State of Emergency and Martial Law by the Ukrainian government over the invasion by Russia.<\/p>\n<p>The statement read, \u201cThe attention of the Embassy has been drawn to a declaration of State of Emergency, and Martial Law on the entire territory of Ukraine, except the Donestk and Luhansk regions by the government of Ukraine, effective from mid-night of February 23, 2022, for a period of 30 days as well as the latest development on the Ukraine-Russia crisis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith this, regional (OBLAST) Commissions are to decide on the necessary security measures to adopt in strengthening the protection of public order and facilities for the safety of the citizenry and the running of the economy in their domain. It can be restriction of movement, an additional inspection and verification of certain documents of individuals among others. These are preventing measures aimed at ensuring that the country remains calm and the economy continues to function uninterrupted while it lasted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn view of the development, the Embassy urges Nigerian nationals resident in Ukraine to remain calm but be very vigilant and responsible for their personal security and safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cThe Embassy wishes to add that should any Nigerian national consider the situation as emotionally disturbing, such national may wish to relocate to anywhere considered safe by private arrangements. They should, however, ensure that they do all the needful to validate all their resident documents for ease of return to the country when desired.\u201cIn addition, in case of students seeking such temporary relocation, they are enjoined to seek proper clearance and guarantee from their respective institutions, authorities\/agents on the way forward in respect to their studies during the period and\/or thereafter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor those who still consider it appropriate to remain in the country, be assured that the Embassy remains open for its consular duties and responsibilities at all times. 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