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Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by kinzation(op): 8:46am On Mar 01, 2022
The President Muhammadu Buhari’s government has said Nigeria is ready to sanction Russia for invading Ukraine in line with the United Nations’ resolution to “adopt and impose sanctions” on the country.

“On imposing (the) sanction, this is going to be a collective action. The United Nations has to act,” disclosed Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister Geoffrey Onyeama in an interview with Channels TV on Monday night.

He added, “We are going to act and engage within the framework of the United Nations. So if the United Nations adopts and imposes sanctions against Russia, we will comply with UN’s resolution.”

Onyeama condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to wage war against Ukraine.

“We made that very clear; we condemned it. First of all, military force is not the solution. We have spoken up about the territorial integrity that we recognise the integrity of Ukraine,” insisted the minister. “Nigeria’s position on the resolution is very clear, that we do not condone this military intervention in another country.”

Thousands of Nigerians have been caught in the Russia-Ukraine war, with the federal government frantic to get them out of Ukraine.

It directed Nigerians fleeing Ukraine to head to Hungarian or Romanian borders for easy access.

“For now, movement to the Hungarian Zahony border and Romanian Suceava, Tulcea, Satu Mare County, and Maramures borders is advised, as they approved visa-free access to all Nigerians coming from Ukraine and arrangement for accommodation and feeding before evacuation is arranged,” said permanent secretary to the ministry of foreign affairs, Gabriel Aduda in a statement.

Nigerian embassies in Romania, Hungary, and Poland have received over 256 stranded Nigerians from Ukraine while awaiting the arrival of 200 more in the coming days, said Aduda.

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine last week, with neighbouring Belarus effectively used as a stageng post for the Russian military.
http://saharareporters.com/2022/03/01/we%E2%80%99re-ready-impose-sanctions-russia-invading-ukraine-%E2%80%93-nigerian-government

Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by Romanoff(f):
Is today April fool's day?

Cause I am not understanding what the business of a chicken is in the matters of a pack of wolves.
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by Amotolongbo(f): 8:47am On Mar 01, 2022
Make all these African countries just stay away from what is happening with NATO and Russia and remain the third world they are!

Not any of them will play a sincere role when any of the African countries is in problem
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by Dawn91(m): 8:47am On Mar 01, 2022
Jokers
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by kinzation(op): 8:47am On Mar 01, 2022
kinzation:
The President Muhammadu Buhari’s government has said Nigeria is ready to sanction Russia for invading Ukraine in line with the United Nations’ resolution to “adopt and impose sanctions” on the country.


“On imposing (the) sanction, this is going to be a collective action. The United Nations has to act,” disclosed Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister Geoffrey Onyeama in an interview with Channels TV on Monday night.


Minister for Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama
He added, “We are going to act and engage within the framework of the United Nations. So if the United Nations adopts and imposes sanctions against Russia, we will comply with UN’s resolution.”

Onyeama condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to wage war against Ukraine.

“We made that very clear; we condemned it. First of all, military force is not the solution. We have spoken up about the territorial integrity that we recognise the integrity of Ukraine,” insisted the minister. “Nigeria’s position on the resolution is very clear, that we do not condone this military intervention in another country.”

Thousands of Nigerians have been caught in the Russia-Ukraine war, with the federal government frantic to get them out of Ukraine.

It directed Nigerians fleeing Ukraine to head to Hungarian or Romanian borders for easy access.

“For now, movement to the Hungarian Zahony border and Romanian Suceava, Tulcea, Satu Mare County, and Maramures borders is advised, as they approved visa-free access to all Nigerians coming from Ukraine and arrangement for accommodation and feeding before evacuation is arranged,” said permanent secretary to the ministry of foreign affairs, Gabriel Aduda in a statement.

Nigerian embassies in Romania, Hungary, and Poland have received over 256 stranded Nigerians from Ukraine while awaiting the arrival of 200 more in the coming days, said Aduda.

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine last week, with neighbouring Belarus effectively used as a stageng post for the Russian military.


http://saharareporters.com/2022/03/01/we%E2%80%99re-ready-impose-sanctions-russia-invading-ukraine-%E2%80%93-nigerian-government
Nigeria occupies strategic positions in the international community,Example is Ngozi iwela as head of WTO,keeping mum could be interpreted as support for Russia's aggression on Ukraine,hence pressure from international partners. International politics no be child's play.
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by dokyOloye: 8:51am On Mar 01, 2022
Hmmm
The nairaland islamabad crew like SarkinYakin,SlyDev,Helinues will commit suicide cos of this news ooo.
Buhari,how dare you? grin
Don't you know that any ally of America is automatically considered an enemy by Monsurudeens? grin
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by tillaman(m): 8:51am On Mar 01, 2022
Jokers
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by FERNANDEZISBACK:
Wait what were you expecting? refuse?
Maybe you Want Nigeria's economy to crash if they do refuse or don't comply..
All hail America.. cheesy grin

Nigeria government don't have no choice tho..do they?let them enjoy.. without the west what are they?how can they survive?they are like empty drums... undecided
undecided
True facts no hate..
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by athaboi(f): 8:51am On Mar 01, 2022
Make una just leave this Russia thing alone make we face our own trouble here....no go dey do pass yourself
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by Digmygold:
But Una no dey comply when it comes to the welfare of your citizens. Nonsense.
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by Ezeama400: 8:52am On Mar 01, 2022
I don't know why I am finding this funny cheesy
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by aaking(m): 8:52am On Mar 01, 2022
Anywhere belle face Gov't grin cheesy . Gov't that cannot think beyond his pants
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by Henryjr(m): 8:52am On Mar 01, 2022
After we have sanctioned them, they will surrender.

The north will stop the exportation of onion, tomato, cow meat and other food items to Russia, hence increasing their level of food scarcity and hunger

The south south will bomb oil pipelines in order to prevent Russia from accessing our oil, that will affect their oil business

The south east will withdraw their businesses in Russia, hence their economy will fall in seconds

Them never see anything. Putin go run mad las las
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by everythinggirly(f): 8:52am On Mar 01, 2022
Thank God I'm not a Nigerian!
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by fasho01(m): 8:52am On Mar 01, 2022
What sanctions exactly can Nigeria impose on Russia pleasehuh
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by Nobody: 8:52am On Mar 01, 2022
This man no well oo
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by xxxtedyxxx(m): 8:52am On Mar 01, 2022
Nigeria should ban Russia for exporting toothpick to Nigeria


Small yansh too dey shake ohh

Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by Nukilia: 8:52am On Mar 01, 2022
People that should be sanctioned sanctioning others grin grin grin
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by empressSkincare(f):
Awa daddy Bubu should face the NORTH and leave anything that has to do with Russia alone.

Me I cannot fight o. Ehnhen grin
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by Perfectnumber6(m): 8:53am On Mar 01, 2022
Club jokers ���
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by bennybuhari: 8:53am On Mar 01, 2022
grin grin grin...what are they feeling like?
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by GOTVee: 8:53am On Mar 01, 2022
sad As a born again Christian who is meant to speak the truth at all times, I appeal to President Buhari to arrest and detain all Russian embassy officials in abuja as a retaliation for their crimes in Ukraine. DSS should raid all Russians living in Nigeria and jail them. If possible the federal government should send Nukes to the Kremlin to teach them a bitter lesson sad
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by OYENIYIJK: 8:53am On Mar 01, 2022
Nigeria will show Russia pepper grin grin cheesy wink
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by Truthisunique2: 8:53am On Mar 01, 2022
If you no comply no loan for una grin

Used and dumped by caring communists

But make Africa stay out of this wahala

Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by Osibajo2023: 8:53am On Mar 01, 2022
Yes o, useless Russia, contribute nothing other than weapons
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by helinues: 8:53am On Mar 01, 2022
grin

This jokes sweet baje..

Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by chatinent: 8:54am On Mar 01, 2022
Nigeria don put mouth? When we have our problem? Screw Nigeria!
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by edmaraja: 8:54am On Mar 01, 2022
This man is a fool, there's no UN sanctions on Russia, the sanctions are being imposed by the EU and NATO neither of which we are a member of. These fools should keep their dirty mouth out of something that doesn't concern them.
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by derecho(m): 8:54am On Mar 01, 2022
Na now day just break..abi?
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by fabulousSAINT(m): 8:54am On Mar 01, 2022
kinzation:
http://saharareporters.com/2022/03/01/we%E2%80%99re-ready-impose-sanctions-russia-invading-ukraine-%E2%80%93-nigerian-government
REALLY �....No go dey do pass urself.....
Re: Geoffrey Onyeama: Nigeria Will Comply With UN Sanctions On Russia by Kizyte(m): 8:55am On Mar 01, 2022
OK
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