Nigeria: FG Offers Backing to Libyan Rebels

23 August 2011

Nigeria yesterday promised the Libyan rebels and the people of the country of her assistance, saying she would do everything possible to ensure an orderly transition to democratic rule and enforcement of rule of law in the North African country.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, who revealed Nigeria's position at a press conference, said the unfolding scenario in Libya would be tabled at the African Union (AU) meeting by the country over the weekend to chart a roadmap for Libya.

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