Nigerian Embassy In Kuwait Issues Safety Advisory To Citizens Amid Regional Tensions

Embassy urges Nigerians in Kuwait and Bahrain to remain vigilant and comply with host government directives.

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the State of Kuwait has issued a safety advisory to Nigerian nationals residing in Kuwait and Bahrain, urging them to remain calm and vigilant amid ongoing regional developments.

In a circular dated March 1, 2026, referenced NKT/GA/C/004/Vol. I, the Embassy — which also holds concurrent accreditation to the Kingdom of Bahrain—advised citizens to strictly adhere to safety guidelines and official advisories issued by authorities in both countries.

The mission encouraged Nigerians to stay informed by monitoring credible local news outlets and official government announcements in Kuwait and Bahrain. It assured the Nigerian community that it is closely monitoring the situation and maintaining regular communication with leaders of Nigerian associations in both jurisdictions.

To strengthen real-time engagement, the Embassy announced the creation of a dedicated mobile and WhatsApp line to facilitate direct communication with nationals.

For further inquiries or assistance, Nigerians were advised to contact the Embassy via email at nigeriakuwait@yahoo.com or through the designated telephone and WhatsApp numbers provided by the mission.

The Embassy reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of Nigerian citizens within its area of responsibility and pledged to provide timely updates as developments unfold.