U.S embassy halts consular services in Abuja

The United States embassy has suspended all consular appointments and services in Abuja till further notice.

In a statement on its website, the United States embassy stated that consular activities in Lagos were not affected as activities will continue as usual

“Until further notice, all consular appointments at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja have temporarily ceased for both visa and for American Citizen Services.

“Consular functions in U.S. Consulate Lagos are not affected and will continue. Scheduled visa and ACS applicants for Abuja will be contacted for rescheduling.”

Citizens of the United States in the north were directed by the embassy to continue to call the afterhours emergency numbers for Abuja.

It advised American citizens in the north with urgent travel needs before Tuesday who are willing to reschedule their flights through Lagos to contacts the ACS office at the consulate in Lagos.

American citizens were also told to monitor social media accounts and the embassy’s webpage in order to ascertain when consular activities will resume in Abuja

“Those travelling after Tuesday should follow up with Abuja ACS to confirm their appointments closer to their appointment date.

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

 

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