Russia-Ukraine conflict Nigerian students struggle to enter Poland

 Russia-Ukraine conflict Nigerian students struggle to enter Poland

Nigerian students studying in Ukraine are scared for their lives, confused and left out because the Nigerian embassy has not yet evacuated them from the crisis zone in Ukraine.

On Friday afternoon, in a live Twitter space chat monitored by Business Day, some stranded students shared their experiences as they spent about two to three hours in the cold weather on the Polish border, where the refugee camps are located. Are I work hard.

Students say living in camps is safer than in Ukraine.

The Poland-Ukraine border is approximately 535 km (332 mi) or 529 km (329 mi).

"The situation is worse than what is being reported in the news," said Rolling Stone.

As of Thursday, he said, he knew at least seven Nigerians trying to reach the Polish border.

"I have not seen any Nigerian crossing the border," he added. "The embassy in Ukraine is not helping Nigeria to cross the border."

He also expressed frustration with the Nigerian embassy in Ukraine, saying it was inactive.

"Forget you're Nigerian, you're not here," he said.

On February 24, Russia invaded Ukraine, arguing that Russia's demands to stop NATO expansion in the East could trigger a war in Europe.

According to the Ukrainian government, an estimated 4,000 Nigerians will enter third-tier Ukrainian institutions by 2020, the highest number of Africans in the country, along with Morocco.

"It's better to go to the border than to go to Poland. It's better to go to the border than to live in the city," said Obiana Victor in space.

On Thursday, the federal government urged Nigerians in Ukraine to remain calm but vigilant and take responsibility for their own safety and security in the country.

A statement issued by the Nigerian embassy in Kiev urged Nigerian students seeking temporary relocation to obtain appropriate clearance and guarantee forms before relocating.