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Following worries expressed by Libyan media demanding punitive actions against Nigerian employees in Libya, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reassured citizens of their safety there.
A few weeks ago, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board recently ruled against the Libya Football Federation (LFF).
The sanction by the CAF led to several media houses urging authorities to deport Nigerian workers away from Libya.
This response follows a recent decision by the CAF Disciplinary Board that penalised the LFF for security lapses during Nigeria's visit for an AFCON 2025 qualifying match.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs have now released a statement to assure Nigerians of their safety in Libya following recent threats.
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In a statement released on Sunday evening, the Ministry clarified, on X, “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.”
Additionally, the Ministry also reiterated its dedication to protecting Nigerians' welfare in Libya.
The statement continues, “The well-being of Nigerian citizens anywhere in the world is a top priority of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and [we] will continue to strive to safeguard it at all times.”
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured Nigerians in Libya and the public at large that everything is under control and that there have been no incidents recorded thus far, despite the antics from the Libyan media.
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