Nigeria has begun evacuating Nigerians from Iran as the US-Israel-Iran war continues to escalate across the Middle East.
Furthermore, the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran is coordinating the evacuation of Nigerians from Iran through the Armenian border the only viable exit route currently available.
Consequently, Nigerians willing to leave Iran are being escorted by embassy officials stationed at the crossing.
Nigeria is evacuating Nigerians from Iran on a strictly voluntary basis, with no citizen compelled to depart against their will.
Why Nigeria Is Evacuating Nigerians From Iran
Nigeria began evacuating Nigerians from Iran following a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the region.
The crisis began on February 28, 2026, after coordinated military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel. Iran responded with retaliatory missile and drone attacks targeting US military assets and allied nations across the Gulf.
Additionally, aviation authorities in Iran, Iraq, Israel, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan imposed immediate airspace closures.
Therefore, all commercial and repatriation flights in and out of Iran remain grounded until the airspace reopens.
Nigeria evacuates Nigerians from Iran by land through Armenia because air evacuation remains impossible under current conditions.
How the Evacuation of Nigerians From Iran Is Being Coordinated
NiDCOM Chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa confirmed the evacuation operation in an official statement released on March 10, 2026.
She stated that officials of the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran are on the ground and actively coordinating every aspect of the exercise.
“Willing Nigerians in Iran are being safely escorted across the Armenia border by officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran, ensuring smooth and secure passage for those wishing to leave. Reassuringly, no Nigerian in Iran has been affected by the conflict so far, with government officials remaining stationed at the border to receive and assist all evacuees.“
The Nigerian government has demonstrated commendable proactive leadership and dedication to citizen welfare amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Willing Nigerians in Iran are being safely escorted across the Armenia border by officials from the Nigerian Embassy in… pic.twitter.com/6pSnrfXZvv
— Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (@nidcom_gov) March 10, 2026
Moreover, embassy officials are physically present at the Armenian border to receive, assist, and process every Nigerian choosing to leave Iran.
Similarly, a multi-agency Federal Government evacuation team has been assembled and remains on immediate standby.
Furthermore, the team will activate repatriation flights the moment Iranian airspace becomes safe to operate.
Emergency Contacts
Nigerians in Iran should contact the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran immediately using the following numbers.
The primary emergency lines are +98 937 685 1897 and +98 933 951 5348.
Furthermore, a dedicated Abuja-based emergency line at +234 906 768 4063 is also available around the clock.
NiDCOM has additionally set up a crisis monitoring desk to track all Nigerians in affected Middle East countries.
