The US embassy in Abuja has
announced a temporary stoppage of its consular services.
In a statement on Tuesday, the
embassy said this would mean a halt of visa operations and services for
American citizens.
No reason was given for the
directive which the embassy said is with immediate effect.
The embassy said visa applicants
will be contacted for rescheduling while consular functions in the US consulate
in Lagos will not be affected.
The statement posted on its
website read: “Until further notice, all consular appointments at the US
Embassy in Abuja have temporarily ceased for both visa and for American citizen
services.
“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.”
TheCable reached out to the
ministry of foreign affairs to react to the development but Tope Fatile, its
spokesman, is yet to respond.
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