Nigerian Govt Counters U.S. Advisory Warning Citizens Against Travel to Nigeria

The Nigerian government described a U.S. advisory warning against travel to Nigeria as unbalanced and urged international partners to engage with Nigerian authorities for a better understanding of the security situation. Rabiu Ibrahim, spokesperson for the Information Minister, emphasized the need for accurate reporting on the progress made in securing the country. The U.S. advisory listed several states with high security risks due to terrorist activities and community violence.