FG reacts to US travel advisory, says Nigeria remains stable

The federal government has reacted to the recent travel advisory issued by the United States Government.

In the updated advisory released on Wednesday, the U.S. authorised non-emergency government staff and their families to leave its embassy in Abuja due to concerns over the security situation.

Although most risk indicators remained unchanged, Plateau State, Jigawa State, Kwara State, Niger State, and Taraba State were added to the “Do Not Travel” list, citing terrorism, crime, and kidnapping following recent attacks.

Reacting in a statement, Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, described the move as a “routine precaution guided by internal protocols.”

He maintained that while Nigeria faces some security challenges, the country remains largely stable.

“While we acknowledge isolated security challenges in some areas, there is no general breakdown of law and order, and the vast majority of the country remains stable,” the statement reads.

“Our security agencies remain actively engaged in protecting lives and property, and the results of these efforts are increasingly evident.

“We encourage our international partners to continuously engage with Nigerian authorities to obtain a more comprehensive and current understanding of the situation on the ground.”

Recent incidents have heightened security concerns in parts of the country. On March 29, gunmen attacked the Gari Ya Waye area of Angwan Rukuba in Jos North, killing more than 20 residents during the Palm Sunday celebration.

On April 7, further attacks were reported in parts of Niger State and Kebbi State, where gunmen reportedly killed several people.