Ifeanyi Ejiofor has warned that Nigeria is now under global scrutiny due to worsening insecurity.
He said recent U.S. and U.K. actions reflect declining confidence in Nigeria’s stability.
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Human rights lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has cautioned that Nigeria is now under serious international watch following new advisories and classifications from major global powers.
In a statement on Monday titled “A Nation on Notice: How the World Declared Nigeria Unsafe,” Ejiofor said the recent moves by the United Kingdom and the United States show deep concern over Nigeria’s growing insecurity.
He explained that the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office recently updated its travel advisory, identifying over 20 Nigerian states as unsafe for British citizens. The advisory cited various security issues, including insurgency in the North-East, banditry in the North-West, militancy in the Niger Delta, and increasing violent crimes in the South-East and South-West.
Ejiofor also pointed to President Donald Trump’s renewed classification of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” for violations of religious freedom. He said the move reflects rising international anxiety and hints at possible foreign intervention if the situation deteriorates further.
The lawyer described the situation as a diplomatic signal showing that global trust in Nigeria’s stability is weakening. He said the warnings from foreign nations align with the reality many Nigerians face daily, noting that insecurity has become a national crisis rather than a regional problem.
Ejiofor called for a complete reform of the country’s security structure, transparency in governance, and stronger cooperation with international allies. He warned that without urgent and effective changes, the country could face deeper instability.
“The world has spoken. Now, will Nigeria listen?” Ejiofor concluded in his statement dated November 10, 2025.
