The Minister for information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, reiterated that there are no discussions between Nigeria and foreign countries to establish foreign military bases in the country. He urged Nigerians to disregard the rumors and falsehood being spread.
The open letter signed by eminent leaders and civil society organizations cautioned against allowing the United States and French governments to relocate their military bases to Nigeria. They highlighted the potential economic and environmental impacts of hosting foreign military bases, expressing concerns about the diversion of government funds and resources away from critical areas such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.
The leaders also pointed out the strategic location of Nigeria in the Gulf of Guinea and the aggressive lobbying efforts by the American and French governments to sign new defense pacts with Nigeria and other countries in the region. They warned of the wide-ranging implications for defense and internal security if Nigeria were to agree to such pacts.
Overall, the Nigerian government has denied any discussions regarding foreign military bases in the country, and concerns have been raised about the potential negative impacts of hosting such bases.
