The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has debunked a report indicating a threat to the security of Nigerians in Libya following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in favour of Nigeria.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria had faced hostile treatment, including a redirected flight, over 18 hours of delays, and logistical issues during the trip for the AFCON qualifying match in Libya.
Consequently, CAF cancelled the match, awarding three goals and three points to the Super Eagles while slamming a $50,000 fine on the Libyans.
Following the ruling; reports emerged that Nigerians were being subjected to various harassments.
Reacting to the reports in a statement signed by its spokesman, Eche Abu-Obe on Sunday, the ministry denies the threat reports, confirming that Nigerians in Libya are safe and going about their daily activities without interference.
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“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.
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