The federal government has kicked against the travel advisory issued by the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) to their citizens in Nigeria, claiming it would create unnecessary panic and discourage investment in the country.

The minister for information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Monday at a meeting with media executives and editors in Abuja.

He argued that the government has always prioritised the safety of both citizens and foreigners.


Travel advisory will discourage foreign investments in Nigeria, FG tells U.S., UK
He argued that the government has always prioritised the safety of both citizens and foreigners.

OLUMAYOWA SAMUEL • NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Mohammed Idris (Credit: Ministry of Information and national orientation)
The federal government has kicked against the travel advisory issued by the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) to their citizens in Nigeria, claiming it would create unnecessary panic and discourage investment in the country.


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The minister for information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Monday at a meeting with media executives and editors in Abuja.

He argued that the government has always prioritised the safety of both citizens and foreigners.


Peoples Gazette had reported that the UK issued an advisory warning its citizens against travelling to Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa ahead of the November 11 gubernatorial elections taking place in the states, following concerns about potential violence in the states during the governorship polls.

The United States had also issued an alert, warning its citizens against the threat of attacks on hotels in the Federal Capital Territory, but assured them that Nigerian security agencies are working to counter the threat.

However, the minister, in his reaction, said, “We understand the concerns raised by the United States government in their recent travel advisory, but believe that it is imperative that we do not generalise isolated incidents across the entire hospitality industry.
“We have consistently prioritised the safety and well-being of all visitors to our country.

“We have implemented comprehensive security measures, both at the federal and state levels, to ensure the safety of tourists and international guests.”

In Kano state, on November 3, a joint operation by troops of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services carried out a dawn raid operation on terrorists’ hideout in Gezawa Local Government Area, successfully averting an imminent attack on Kano by insurgents.

“The operation recovered AK 47 rifles, AK 47 rifle magazines, a Rocket Propelled Gun (RPG), RPG bombs, hand grenades, improvised explosive device (IED)-making materials, among others.

“In Katsina, two NYSC members abducted by bandits were successfully rescued.

“In the north-east and north-west of the


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Before nko,

When you scatter your military men everywhere like you're fighting a war against your people, what do you expect. Every kilometers has a checkpoint manned by many heavily armed soldiers and you want me to enter with dollars and invest like that?

The fg is very unserious.

Unserious government.

Stop lying hypocritical criminals. A government filled with hardened criminals will not, can not, and will never instil investors confidence for any investment.

yorubas has been going from one site to another, sweet talking people into selling off their Dollars to help their brother.


My question is, will they do same if the president was from another tribe??

Looks like this news is already affecting dollar

The green paper is going up again

Hoarders una weldone oo

A compromised judiciary prevents foreign direct investment

DMerciful:
A compromised judiciary prevents foreign direct investment

Nigeria is slipping into dark ages.....

EsomahJD:
yorubas has been going from one site to another, sweet talking people into selling off their Dollars to help their brother.


My question is, will they do same if the president was from another tribe??

Ignore those shameless hypocrites.

Nigeria is already a failed state known to the world

Canada too now...