The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, told our correspondent that arrangements for evacuation were ongoing. “The government is working out the necessary administrative details and the release of funds to commence evacuation,” he said. The envoy explained that Iran’s land borders with neighbouring countries remained open and are currently being used by foreign nationals for travel. “According to available estimates, several hundred Nigerian nationals live in Iran. However, even before the latest suspension, many Nigerian passengers who had purchased tickets prior to the earlier halt in operations were already grappling with unresolved refund requests.
