Russia Speaks On Nigerian Students Trapped In Ukraine

Considering the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Russia has stated that it will continue to give essential support to protect the safety and well-being of Nigerian people in the Russian Federation.

Russia has promised to evacuate Nigerian students who were stuck in the Ukrainian city of Kherson.

This was said in a statement released by the Nigerian Embassy in Moscow, Russia, on the sidelines of a meeting between officials from the two nations on Friday.

Prof. Abdullahi Shehu, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Russia met with Mikhail BOGDANOV, Russian Federation’s Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa.

At the meeting with Shehu in his office, BOGDANOV, who is also Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, gave the guarantee.

According to the statement: “BOGDANOV informed Shehu regarding logistics arrangements put in place by Russia to assist in the evacuation of Nigerian students that were stuck in Kherson, Ukraine.

“He assured the ambassador that the Russian Government will provide necessary assistance to ensure the safety and well-being of Nigerian citizens in the Russian Federation.

“During their conversation, the current situation in Ukraine was discussed, as well as a range of topical matters regarding the future development of the traditionally friendly Russia-Nigeria relations.

“Also were efforts to expand mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, economy, science, technology, culture, humanitarian sphere, and other fields.”

According to the embassy, BOGDANOV also informed Shehu that the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Education will grant admittance to Nigerians interested in continuing their education in Russia.

The minister recalled Nigeria and Russia’s cordial and productive relationship, as well as Russia’s military and political support for Nigeria throughout the civil war.

It also stated that its aid was in the form of subsequent support to Nigeria in the construction of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex, as well as assistance for the peaceful development of nuclear technology.

The statement added, “He further assured the Nigerian Envoy that Russia considers Nigeria as an important country and a strategic partner in Africa and will continue to strengthen our bilateral relationships.”