2024: FG not considering siting any foreign military base in Nigeria – Minister

The Federal Government has denied claims that there are discussions between Nigeria and some foreign countries on the siting of foreign military bases in the country.

Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, in a statement on Monday, urged Nigerians to disregard the “falsehood”.

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“The Federal Government is not in any such discussion with any foreign country. We have neither received nor are we considering any proposals from any country on the establishment of any foreign military bases in Nigeria. 

“The Nigerian government already enjoys foreign cooperation in tackling ongoing security challenges, and the President remains committed to deepening these partnerships, with the goal of achieving the national security objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

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Recently, some northern leaders cautioned President Bola Tinubu against allowing the US and French governments to relocate their military bases from the Sahel to Nigeria.

In a letter addressed to Tinubu and the national assembly on Friday, the northern leaders said accepting such a proposal would pose dangers to the country.