Apologise to Nigeria – Senate Tells Libyan Govt

The Senate has demanded apology from the government of Libya over the ill-treatment the Super Eagles received upon their arrival for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

The Nigerian national team was unable to get to their destination on Sunday as their aircraft diverted to a smaller airport and kept for 14 hours.

The Senate strongly condemned what it described as the shameful behavior of Libyan officials and authorities, labeling the incident as an unfortunate display of total disregard for human dignity and a lack of respect for international norms.

The upper legislative chamber has also called for a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

This resolution from the Senate on Tuesday followed a point of order raised by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Sumaila Kawu, NNPP, Kano South, who invoked Order 42 of the Senate Standing Rules for a personal explanation.

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In his remarks, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North, who presided over the plenary, condemned the treatment of the Super Eagles in Libya, stating that the way the players were treated was terrible and unacceptable.

He emphasized that such actions are not in line with the spirit of sports, which is meant to promote unity, competition, and brotherhood among countries on the continent.