President Muhammadu Buhari sanctioned $8.5 million on Wednesday for the prompt evacuation of Nigerians from Ukraine.
Zubairu Dada, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, announced in a message to journalists that 5,000 people will be evacuated.
Russia-Ukraine War: 2,000 Nigerians To Be Airlifted From Ukraine From Wednesday
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) earlier today, which gave the permission.
According to reports, Air Peace and Max Air airlines have been hired to send three planes to help in the evacuation.
According to Anaedoonline.ng, the evacuation became essential as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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