By Deborah Nnamdi
The Federal Government has promised to protect every Nigerian resident in Libya, following the recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against the Libyan Football Association.
The statement came amidst fears and reports that Nigerians in the North African country were being subjected to maltreatment and mass deportations by Libyan authorities.
But the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has assured that Nigerians living in the country have nothing to fear, restating its determination to protect them.
The statement by Eche Abu-Obe, the spokesperson for the ministry, said Nigerians in Libya are going about their daily activities devoid of any form of harassment by Libyan authorities.
Abu-Obe said, “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.”
