Posted by Samuel on Mon 09th Mar, 2026 - tori.ng
The advisory was issued in Abuja by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa.
The Federal Government has issued emergency contact details for Nigerian diplomatic missions across the Middle East to support citizens impacted by the escalating conflict in the region.
The advisory was issued in Abuja by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa.
According to the ministry, the emergency contacts were provided to enable Nigerians living in or travelling across the Middle East to quickly reach diplomatic missions for assistance as tensions escalate in the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
The ministry explained that the emergency contact list covers Nigerian diplomatic missions in 10 countries across the Middle East affected by the ongoing hostilities.
It urged Nigerians in the region to maintain communication with the nearest Nigerian embassy or consulate.
“Further to established communication channels publicised by the various Nigerian missions in the Middle East region, Nigerian citizens affected by the ongoing crisis should contact the following mobile numbers in case of emergency and also ensure that they are registered with the respective embassy or consulate in their country of residence,” the statement said.
The ministry listed the following emergency numbers for Nigerian diplomatic missions in the region:
Authorities advised Nigerians to register with their respective embassies to facilitate communication and emergency support.
The government had earlier issued a security advisory to Nigerians living in or travelling across Iran and other Gulf countries following the escalation of the regional conflict.
According to the ministry, diplomatic missions in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have been placed on high alert to provide consular assistance where necessary.