By our Reporter

The Ukrainian Government has approved the evacuation of Nigerian students stranded in Sumy following the invasion of Russia into the country.

Nigeria Minister of Foreign Affair, Geoffrey Onyeama, announced the approval on Sunday on his verified Twitter handle.

He noted that Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, approved evacuation beginning from Monday (tomorrow).

“Deep gratitude to @DmytroKuleba, 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,” he tweeted.