The Federal Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied reports that some Nigerians were harassed in Libya following CAF ruling on Libya versus Nigeria 2025 African Nations Cup qualifier.
Recall that CAF awarded three points and three goals to Super Eagles and fined Libya Football Federation the sum of Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for maltreating the Nigeria contingent in their 2025 AFCON qualifier.
Based on this, recent reports have it that Nigerians in the country were facing harassment by Libyan authorities, following the verdict of CAF which indicted the Libyan FA for their ill-treatment of the Nigerian team and officials while in Libya for a Nations Cup Qmqualifying game.
In response, the Ministry released a statement on Sunday, signed by its spokesperson, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, affirming that Nigerians residing in Libya remain safe and are able to conduct their daily activities without interference.
The Ministry emphasized its continued vigilance and readiness to protect Nigerian citizens abroad, underscoring the government’s dedication to their well-being amid diplomatic developments.
“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.
