The Federal Government of Nigeria has reassured citizens that Nigerians in Libya are not facing any harassment despite recent media reports.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made this announcement after the Confederation of African Football ruled in favor of Nigeria, awarding points to Nigeria’s Super Eagles and fining Libya for alleged mistreatment of the Nigerian football team during a Nations Cup Qualifying Match.
Following this ruling, there were claims that Nigerians in Libya were being harassed as a result. However, the Nigerian government has firmly denied these reports.
The Ministry stated, “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to convey that as of the time of making this statement, 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 ministry also assured Nigerians that the government is committed to protecting its citizens abroad. “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,” the statement read.
