Ministry of Foreign Affairs has affirmed the Government’s dedication to ensuring the safety of Nigerians in Libya, following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that involved the Libyan Football Association.
Gatekeepers News reports that this ruling addressed allegations of mistreatment of the Nigerian team during a Nations Cup Qualifying Match.
In a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, it was confirmed that Nigerians residing in Libya are safe and continue to engage in their daily activities without any disruptions.
“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 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.
