Abuja is Safe – FG Counters U.S. Security Warning

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed recent security concerns raised by the United States Mission, assuring the public that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, remains safe and secure for residents and visitors.

This response came shortly after the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria issued a security advisory warning American citizens against non-official visits to military and government facilities in Abuja, citing “increased security concerns arising from current global developments.”

In its advisory, the U.S. Mission stated:

“Due to increased security concerns arising from current global developments, US Mission Nigeria informs US citizens that all US Embassy employees and their families are prohibited from non-official travel to a Nigerian military site or other government venue in Abuja at this time.”

Reacting to the development, Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, emphasized that the government is fully committed to maintaining peace and security across the nation’s capital.

“The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken note of the latest security advisory issued by the Embassy of the United States, restricting its staff and their families from non-official travel to military sites or other government facilities in Abuja,” Idris said in an official statement.

“While the Federal Government 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,” he added.

The Minister further highlighted the efforts of Nigerian security agencies, stating they are working “around the clock” to safeguard all residents of the FCT.

According to him, “The current security architecture in Abuja has not only been proactive but has also recorded significant successes in detecting, preventing, and neutralizing threats.”

The government reassured both local and international communities that Abuja continues to be a secure destination for business, governance, and tourism.