The Federal Government yesterday dismissed the recent travel advisory issued by the US government authorising the departure of non-emergency personnel from its Abuja embassy, describing it as a routine precaution, assuring that Nigeria remains stable and functioning optimally.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the U.S. decision was based on internal protocols and does not reflect the broader security situation across the country.
The federal government disclosed that the recent travel advisory issued by the US government is a “precautionary measure based on internal protocols”.
The Minister reassured Nigerians and the international community that public institutions are operating normally, with no disruption to governance, economic activity, or daily life.
The minister, however, acknowledged the existence of isolated security challenges in some areas but stressed that there is no general breakdown of law and order.
According to him, the vast majority of the country remains stable.
He also affirmed that the Nigerian armed forces are on top of the situation saying the government is making concerted efforts to tackle the security threats frontally.
According to Idris, recent operations in affected regions have successfully disrupted criminal networks, curtailed the activities of armed groups, and improved safety in vulnerable communities.
“Our security agencies remain actively engaged in protecting lives and property, and the results of these efforts are increasingly evident,” he said.
