Though hundreds of Nigerians in Ukraine are struggling to return home, a huge number of vibrant youths offered to join Ukraine in her fight against Russia.
The able-bodied men, numbering more than 115 went to Ukraine Embassy in Abuja, to made their intention of joining Ukraine Force in order to fight against their enemy, Russia known.
The men were asked to put down their names in a register provided by the embassy, 
The Second Secretary, Ukraine Embassy, Bohdan Soltys, confirmed the development, adding that no step had yet been taken to that effect.
The volunteers may have been responding to a recent call by Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, urging people around the world to join the fight.
In a statement released last Sunday, the President accused the Russian army of killing civilians and praised Ukrainians for having the courage to defend themselves.
He said that the assault by Russia was not just “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine” but also the beginning of a war against democracy and basic human rights.
Zelensky had called on anyone who wished to join the defense of Ukraine, Europe and the world to come and fight side by side with Ukrainians.
