U.S. Embassy temporarily closes Abuja Consulate
The United State’s Embassy has temporarily closed its Consulate in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja.
It said all appointments at the Abuja Consulate have temporarily ceased for both visa and for American Citizen Services.
The embassy, however, said Consular functions in U.S. Consulate in Lagos are not affected and will continue.
“American citizens in northern Nigeria with emergency services needs should continue to contact the after-hours emergency number for Abuja,” the embassy said in a statement.
“American citizens in northern Nigeria with urgent travel needs who are travelling before Tuesday and who are willing to re-schedule their travel through Lagos should contact the ACS office at Consulate Lagos to discuss their options.
“Those travelling after Tuesday should follow up with Abuja ACS to confirm their appointments closer to their appointment date,” it added.
The reason for the temporary shutdown was not given.
