The US Mission to Nigeria has condemned the ban in Twitter by the Buhari administration in a statement, saying it "undermines fundamental freedoms", and "sends a poor message to its citizens, investors and businesses." U.S. MISSION NIGERIASTATEMENTJune 5, 2021Nigeria's constitution provides for freedom of expression. The Government'srecent Twitter undermines Nigerians ability to exercise this fundamentalfreedom and sends a poor message to its citizens, investors and businesses.Banning social media and curbing every citizen's ability to seck, receive, andimpart information undmines fundamental freedoms. As President Biden hasstated, our need for individual expression, open public conversation, andaccountability has never been greater. The path to a more secure Nigeria lies inmore, not less communication alongside concerted efforts toward unity, peace, andprosperity