Meanwhile, Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama says stranded Nigerians in Sudan will be evacuated by road, many are stranded in the North African country following a power tussle that has resulted in a crisis. The development has led to calls for the evacuation of the nation’s citizens.
But speaking Onyeama says those stranded can’t be evacuated by air.
he informs he was given a figure of 5,500 who are ready for evacuation. He explained the situation is particularly challenging because the numbers are so great. The FG said it was still dangerous to embark on a journey toward the borders of Sudan without security clearance and guarantee from the Sudanese authorities.
The Embassy also reassured the Nigerian students that their safety and well-being were of priority concern.