FG pushes back on US advisory, insists Nigeria safe

By Joseph Erunke

The Federal Government on Thursday dismissed concerns arising from a recent United States advisory authorising the departure of non-emergency personnel from its Abuja embassy, describing the move as a routine precaution that does not reflect Nigeria’s overall security reality.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement through his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim, reassured citizens and the international community that the country remains stable, with public institutions functioning optimally and no disruption to governance, economic activities, or daily life.

The minister emphasised that the US decision was guided strictly by its internal protocols…