By Samson Obande, Lafia

The Nasarawa State Government has welcomed the exclusion of the state from the latest United Kingdom travel advisory for Nigeria, describing it as a reflection of ongoing efforts to promote peace and security.

In a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Addra, the government noted that as of 21st August 2026, Nasarawa remains the only state in the North Central zone not listed in the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, FCDO, advisory.

The FCDO advisory currently recommends “only essential travel” to all other states in the North Central, including Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Niger and Plateau, as well as the FCT.

The statement said the development reflects “the collective efforts to promote peace and security in our state.”

It credited the feat to the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the sacrifices of security agencies, and the collaboration between the administration of Governor Abdullahi A. Sule and communities across the state.

“In Nasarawa, this positive outcome is also a reflection of the deliberate measures taken by the administration of Governor Abdullahi A. Sule to strengthen security, support security agencies and foster closer collaboration with communities and other stakeholders,” the statement read.

The government, however, noted that more work remains to be done to sustain the prevailing peace.

Governor Sule urged citizens to remain vigilant and continue to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information.

“We are grateful for the unwavering support of the Federal Government… as well as the commendable efforts of other state governors in addressing the nation’s security challenges,” the statement added.

“While we desire that such advisory in Nigeria becomes unnecessary sooner than later; the government receives this development with humility and gratitude to Almighty God.”

The UK FCDO regularly updates travel advice for Nigeria based on security assessments. Being excluded from an advisory is often viewed by state governments as an indicator of relative stability and improved investor confidence.