The Senate has urgently requested that the government of Libya apologize to Nigeria following the inhumane treatment the Super Eagles received upon their arrival for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
DAILY POST recalls that the Eagles, traveling with about 22 players, technical crew and NFF officials, were 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
