Categories: Western Africa

Desperate plea from Nigerians stuck in Kherson

Spread the news

Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, 23 Nigerian students stranded in a southern Ukrainian city at the Kherson State Maritime Academy called for help from the Federal Government to rescue them. The Nigerian students are trapped in the region occupied by the Russian troops. They requested their home nations to act at a swift pace and said to the media how traumatized they have been after their underground sheltering for two weeks. 

A lot of students have fallen sick owing to the poor sanitary conditions underground and the unavailability of food and other basic essential items. The students said that the Nigerian government has not reached out to its nationals with the help of food, water, or other essentials. According to a student, they have been stuck in the region, despite several talks with the ambassadors, representatives, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to initiate an evacuation. Some of the students are complaining of not feeling alright due to the weather and others are complaining of no food availability and being in critical condition.

So far, approximately 1400 Nigerians have been rescued and moved from Ukraine, since Russia invaded the country. The students are also demanding their home countries to request Russian authorities to declare a ceasefire so that the stranded students can safely be evacuated from the disputed city.

TOA Correspondent

Recent Posts

The top Nigerian who hated his own voice

Nigeria’s leading music figure and vocalist, Cobhams Asuquo, known for his singing and production said…

3 years ago

South African court halts Amazon HQ project

Following a mixed reaction from the South African community representatives, Khoi and San, the Cape…

3 years ago

How Digitalization in African Rail Transportation Is Enhancing Safety?

Mitigating the process and service barriers in African rail transportation, the digital disruption has transformed…

3 years ago

Tunisian leader to allow public views on reforms

Kais Saied, the Tunisian president has said in his speech that he will allow the…

3 years ago

The power of Niacinamide in the trending African skincare market

You know the credibility of an ingredient when it’s plastered all over bottles and jars…

3 years ago

Mozambique death toll from Cyclone Gombe rises to 48

Cyclone Gombe that flooded large areas of central and northern Mozambique is consistently leading to…

3 years ago

This website uses cookies.