The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has released a set of emergency contact numbers for Nigerians living in parts of the Middle East, following rising tensions between Iran and Israel.
In a statement posted on its official X handle, NiDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, urged citizens in the affected region to save the numbers and stay in regular contact with the nearest Nigerian diplomatic missions for guidance, assistance, or urgent support.
“These hotlines are intended to provide immediate consular support to Nigerians who may face security risks as the conflict intensifies across parts of the Middle East,” Dabiri-Erewa said.
She also advised Nigerians to follow official channels for updates on evacuation procedures, travel advisories, and other emergency information.
The emergency hotlines for Nigerian missions in the region are as follows:
UAE
- Embassy of Nigeria, Abu Dhabi – +971 56 884 4130
- Consulate-General of Nigeria, Dubai – +971 56 377 8678
Kuwait & Bahrain
- Embassy of Nigeria, Kuwait – +965 97895737, +965 99509288
Israel
- Embassy of Nigeria, Tel Aviv – +972 547115279, +234 7064263944
Qatar
- Embassy of Nigeria, Doha – +974 30197102, +974 30197261
Lebanon
- Embassy of Nigeria, Beirut – +961 78 861 779, +234 8038954425
Saudi Arabia & Oman
- Embassy of Nigeria, Riyadh – +966 542149456, +966 565695763
- Consulate-General of Nigeria, Jeddah – +966 560965633
Jordan & Iraq
Embassy of Nigeria, Amman – +962 777369428, +962 776594020
NiDCOM emphasized the need for Nigerians in the region to remain vigilant and maintain communication with diplomatic missions as the security situation evolves.
