The Federal Government says the rescue of Nigerian students trapped in Sumy, Ukraine may commence on Monday, IgbereTV reports.
This is as Russia on Monday announced the opening of humanitarian corridors to allow the evacuation of civilians from several Ukrainian cities experiencing heavy fighting, including the capital Kyiv and Sumy.
In a series of tweets on Sunday, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, said the Ukrainian government had given approval for the students’ evacuation.
“Deep gratitude to Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Minister of Ukraine for approval given, as promised, to establish humanitarian corridor and authorize evacuation of Nigerian students from Sumy starting tomorrow.
“The big challenge is procuring buses. We are doing everything to make it happen. Great commitment by Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine, Shina Alege
