The Federal Government has released emergency contact details for Nigerian diplomatic missions across the Middle East to support citizens affected by the escalating regional conflict.
The advisory was issued in Abuja by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa.
The ministry stated that the contacts are intended to help Nigerians living in or travelling through the Middle East quickly reach their embassies or consulates for assistance amid rising tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
“The emergency numbers provided are for Nigerian citizens affected by the ongoing crisis to contact their nearest embassy or consulate and ensure they are registered with the respective mission in their country of residence,” the statement read.
The ministry provided a full list of emergency contacts for Nigerian diplomatic missions in 10 Middle Eastern countries:
- Embassy of Nigeria, Tehran (Iran): +98 937 685 1897; +98 933 951 5348; +98 930 972 9965; +234 906 768 4063
- Embassy of Nigeria, Tel Aviv (Israel): +972 547 115279; +234 706 4263944
- Embassy of Nigeria, Abu Dhabi (UAE): +971 56 884 4130
- Consulate-General, Dubai (UAE): +971 56 377 8678
- Embassy of Nigeria, Kuwait (covers Bahrain): +965 9789 5737; +965 9950 9288
- Embassy of Nigeria, Doha (Qatar): +974 3019 7102; +974 3019 7261
- Embassy of Nigeria, Beirut (Lebanon): +961 78 861 779; +234 803 895 4425
- Embassy of Nigeria, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia): +966 542 149 456; +966 565 695 763
- Consulate-General, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia): +966 56 096 5633
- Embassy of Nigeria, Amman (Jordan – covers Iraq): +962 777 369 428; +962 776 594 020
The government advised all Nigerians in the region to register with their respective embassies or consulates to facilitate communication and access to emergency assistance.
The advisory follows earlier warnings for Nigerians living in or travelling across Iran and other Gulf countries, amid heightened regional tensions. Diplomatic missions in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia have reportedly been placed on high alert to provide consular support where necessary.