PHOTOS: First batch of fleeing Nigerians arrive Abuja from Ukraine

The first batch of Nigerians stranded in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion has arrived in Abuja.

Newsflash Nigeria gathered that about 427 Nigerians arrived at Nnamdi Azikwe International airport, Abuja on Friday morning.

The development was confirmed on the official Twitter handle of the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).

Chairman of the Commission, Abike Dabiri, has also confirmed this in a tweet.

She tweeted: “First Batch of Nigerians from #Ukraine arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja from Romania at 7:10 am.”

It was gathered the Federal Government will give each of them $100.

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