The Federal Government has denied a threat to the security of Nigerians in Libya following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in favour of Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
According to the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement, it assured the safety and welfare of its citizens in Libya following recent tensions sparked by a ruling from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The ruling condemned the Libyan Football Association for its treatment of the Nigerian football team during a Nations Cup qualifying match. However, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, spokesperson for the Ministry, affirmed that Nigerian nationals currently residing in Libya are safe and continuing their daily activities without interference.
“Nigerians in Libya are going about their daily activities, devoid of any form of harassment by Libyan authorities, following the verdict of the Confederation of African Football which indicted the Libyan Football Association for their ill-treatment of the Nigerian team and officials while in Libya for a Nations Cup Qualifying Match,” the statement read.
It added, “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to reiterate that the well-being of Nigerian citizens anywhere in the world is a top priority of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and will continue to strive to safeguard it at all times.”
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