It’s Sad – Peter Obi Laments On 4000 Nigerian Students Trapped In Sudan Crisis

Peter Obi of the Labour Party has reacted to reports making the rounds of about 4,000 Nigerians trapped in war-torn Sudan.

Recall that Nigerian students in the country have called on the federal government to evacuate them amid escalation of fighting in Khartoum, the capital, and other parts of the country.

The development had generated reactions as many faulted the government’s approach to the matter.

Meanwhile, the presidency said the situation had given the Nigerian government sleepless nights.

But in a statement on Sunday on his Official Twitter handle, Peter Obi said it is sad that the federal government has not evacuated Nigerians from the region.

He called on the federal government to expedite all efforts to rescue and evacuate Nigerians in Sudan.

“I’m sad and concerned by the reports that Nigerians trapped in Sudan have not been evacuated. While we understand the extreme challenges in Sudan, we deeply implore the Federal Government of Nigeria to expedite all efforts to rescue about 4000 Nigerians, mostly students.

“Since it is the statutory responsibility of FGN to protect Nigerians at home in Nigeria and abroad, we must attend to such issues with more deserving proactiveness and commitment as the life of every Nigerian is sacred and important,” he posted.

The present crisis in Sudan was triggered by conflicts between rival generals on April 15, 2023.

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Posted: at 23-04-2023 07:34 PM (2 years ago) | Addicted Hero

I keep saying this Nigerians abroad should all learn to find means of surviving when there is crisis cos we don't have a government.  Imagine Nigerians going to sudan to study. What a shame. If our educational system is working nobody will leave the country..Imagine spain pulled out 30 spainsh citizens and took along 70 foreigners with them yesterday what a great job.. America ,Saudi and host of them evacuated their citizens without stress.but Abike and Buhari government will tell you that it's very risky  to  pull out Nigerian citizens..May Amadioha visit  you and your generations

Posted: at 24-04-2023 06:14 AM (2 years ago) | Gistmaniac