The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to invite the Libyan Ambassador to Nigeria for an explanation regarding the alleged maltreatment of Nigerian citizens in Libya.
In light of the inhumane treatment experienced by the Nigerian Super Eagles in Libya, the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to summon the Libyan ambassador to Nigeria for clarification.
This issue was raised as a matter of urgent national significance by Honourable Kabiru Ahmadu, the chairman of the House Committee on Sports.
Additionally, the House is urging the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to file a formal complaint with both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
The House praised the NFF's decision to boycott the match that was scheduled for today. This decision follows the Super Eagles' report of safety concerns after being stranded at Al Abaq Airport for over 13 hours, lacking access to essential needs such as food, water, and a place to rest.
The situation escalated into public outrage, particularly after images surfaced showing the team sleeping on benches at the airport.
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong condemned the conditions at Al Abaq Airport as “disgraceful,” alleging that Libyan authorities were engaging in “mind games” by revoking their landing permit and leaving the team without basic necessities.
This mistreatment ultimately led Nigeria to withdraw from the match originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 15.