By Laraba MUREY
Nigeria’ s federal government has dismissed note a security advisory by the United States Embassy in Nigeria restricting its staff and their families from non-official travel to military sites or other government facilities in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The Federal Government in a statement by Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, said while it recognizes and respects the right of foreign missions, including the U.S. Embassy to issue travel advisories to their citizens, it is important to state categorically that Abuja remains safe for citizens, residents, and visitors alike.