CAF ruling against Libya: Nigerian govt. promises to protect its citizens in Libya

Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to protecting its citizens in Libya following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against the Libyan Football Association.

The CAF decision cited Libya for alleged mistreatment of the Nigerian team during a Nations Cup qualifying match.

Persecondnews learnt that on Sunday, Nov. 3, rumours swirled about a massive arrest of Nigerian citizens residing in Libya.

The Ministry, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, on Sunday, confirmed that Nigerians in Libya are safe and going about their daily activities without interference.

The statement said: “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.”