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.
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…
