Nigerian Government has reassured citizens, residents, and visitors that Abuja continues to be safe, despite a recent travel advisory from the United States Embassy.
Gatekeepers News reports the advisory limits its staff’s non-official visits to military and government facilities within the Federal Capital Territory.
In a statement released on Monday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasized that there is no reason for concern. He highlighted that Nigeria’s security agencies are actively committed to ensuring the safety of the FCT and the entire country.
“Abuja remains safe for citizens, residents, and visitors alike.
“Nigeria’s security agencies are working around the clock to ensure the continued safety and protection of all residents of the FCT and across the country,” Idris stated.
The US embassy had earlier advised its personnel to avoid non-official travel to government and military facilities in Abuja, citing general global developments.
However, Idris dismissed any suggestion that the advisory was linked to a specific threat within the capital.
“We understand that the US advisory is based on general global developments and does not reflect any imminent or specific threat within the FCT.
“We reiterate to all diplomatic missions, investors, development partners, and the general public that there is no cause for alarm,” Idris explained.
The minister further noted that the nation’s security architecture has been proactive and successful in addressing threats.
“Our security and intelligence agencies are monitoring developments across the country and are fully prepared to respond decisively to any threat,” he said.
The minister called on citizens to continue with their lawful activities, adding that public cooperation remains vital to maintaining peace and security.
“We encourage citizens to conduct their lawful activities without fear, while also remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities,” he said.
The Federal Government also reaffirmed its commitment to preserving Abuja’s reputation as one of the most secure capital cities in the world.
