Nov. 4, 2024

Ministry of Foreign Affairs refutes reports claiming that Nigerians in Libya are being arrested and harassed as a result of the decision of the Confederation of African Football, CAF.

The decision indicted the Libyan Football Federation of ill-treatment of the Nigerian team and officials while in Libya for a Nations Cup Qualifying Match.

A statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Eche Abu-Obe on Monday clarified that Nigerians in Libya are going about their daily activities, devoid of any form of harassment by Libyan Authorities.

The statement also noted that this is contrary to a publication in the Punch newspaper on the 3rd of November, 2024.

The statement however reaffirmed Government’s commitment to safeguarding the well-being of its citizens anywhere in the world which is a top priority of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.