Yesterday, the United States Embassy in Abuja announced the temporary suspension of consular services till further notice.

This implies that all appointments for visa and American Citizen Services at the section in Abuja will be ceased.

In a statement released on the Embassy website, the suspension of consular services will not affect the Lagos section.

“Scheduled visa and ACS applicants for Abuja will be contacted for rescheduling,”

“American citizens in northern Nigeria with emergency services needs should continue to contact the after-hours emergency number for Abuja at 09461-4000 and press ‘0’ to go to the operator to request assistance.

“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 ( 01460 3400 and LagosACS@state.gov) to discuss their options.  Those travelling after Tuesday should follow up with Abuja ACS to confirm their appointments closer to their appointment date.”

However, all applicants at the Abuja consular section have been adviced to keep monitoring the Embassy website for update on when operations will continue.

“Please monitor the Facebook and Webpage of the US Embassy for a later announcement of resumed consular operations in Abuja.”

Do you have or know anyone who has appointment with the US consular in Abuja? Kindly share the information with them and always check their website for updates.