I feared for my daughters’ safety in Ukraine — Nigerian father

 

A Nigerian father, Philip Ogunsakin, said he feared for his daughters, Temitope and Funmilayo safety in Ukraine after the Russia invasion.

The Ekiti-born stated this while anxiously awaiting for their arrival aboard the Azman aircraft evacuating the Ukrainian returnees to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Speaking with Vanguard, he revealed that since Russian troops crossed over into Ukrainian territories on the 25th of February, the rest of his family in Abuja has suffered sleepless nights, praying for the safety of his daughters, one of whom already has a son she begot in the troubled European country.

He said, “Nobody who has children in Ukraine will feel at ease with the news of Russia’s invasion of the country. It was painful for my family, but thank God for everything.

“Since the 25th of February when Putin’s military crossed over into Ukraine, my family commenced non-stop prayers. We also followed Pope Francis’ directive for all Christians to fast and pray for global peace, particularly in Ukraine.

“Our biggest fear was that something untoward may happen to my children, but when I spoke to my daughters and they confirmed their safety, we have enjoyed some peace.”

MuchTalksBlog recalls that the first batch of Nigerian returnees arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport from Bucharest, Romania at about 7:10 am on Friday.

While the second batch of Nigerian evacuees from Poland arrived on Friday evening in Abuja.