The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has dismissed a statement circulating online that there have been no distress calls from Nigerians in Iran due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at NIDCOM in Abuja.
The Commission said the remark attributed to its spokesman was not issued by the organisation and clarified the actual situation on the ground.
According to the Commission, it has received calls from a few Nigerians in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Iran making enquiries about possible evacuation plans should the situation deteriorate.
The denial comes against the backdrop of an escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran.
The conflict stems from the U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, which has drawn retaliation from Iran across the Middle East.
The wider confrontation has also affected global aviation and regional stability, with many nations issuing travel advisories and urging their citizens to avoid non‑essential movement as airspace closures and military operations persist.