Following recent reports have it that Nigerians in the country were facing harassment by Libyan authorities over the verdict of CAF, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reassured its commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of Nigerians in Libya.
In a statement released on Sunday and signed by its spokesperson, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, the Minustry reinstated that Nigerians living in Libya are safe and able to go about their daily activities without whatever interference.
The statement read: “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.
The Ministry also echoed its continued vigilance and preparedness to ensure that Nigerian citizens abroad are safe, as the government is dedication to their well-being amid diplomatic developments.
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