By Raphael Ekpang
The federal government has denied any discussion whatsoever with any foreign country for setting of a military base in the country
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris made this known on Monday, saying that the FG had neither received nor considering any proposals from any country on the establishment of any foreign military bases in Nigeria.
He noted that the FG was aware of false alarms being raised in some quarters alleging discussions between the Federal Government of Nigeria and some foreign countries on the siting of foreign military bases in the country.
Idris therefore urged members of the public to disregard what he described as ‘falsehood’.
The minister said; “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,” he said
