The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that all embassy staff and their families are now barred from visiting military sites or other government venues in the Nigerian capital unless required for official duties due to increased global security concerns.
In a statement published on its website on Sunday, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria cited “concerns arising from current global developments” as the reason for warning its citizens and employees to avoid visits to military bases and government facilities.
The U.S. Mission further warned American citizens in Nigeria to “Stay alert in public places, with particular attention to locations and venues where Westerners, expatriates, and government officials frequent.”
“Due to increased security concerns arising from current global developments, US Mission Nigeria informs US citizens that all US Embassy employees and their families are prohibited from non-official travel to a Nigerian military site or other government venue in Abuja at this time.
“Actions to take: Stay alert in public places, with particular attention to locations and venues where Westerners, expatriates, and government officials frequent.
“Avoid large gatherings and consider limiting unnecessary travel. Avoid predictable routines. Familiarise yourself with emergency exits when you enter buildings. Review your personal security plans.”
Despite the new restrictions, the Consular Sections of the US Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos remain open and operational.
Citizens seeking further information or needing assistance were advised to visit the embassy’s official website.
In a statement published on its website on Sunday, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria cited “concerns arising from current global developments” as the reason for warning its citizens and employees to avoid visits to military bases and government facilities.
The U.S. Mission further warned American citizens in Nigeria to “Stay alert in public places, with particular attention to locations and venues where Westerners, expatriates, and government officials frequent.”
“Due to increased security concerns arising from current global developments, US Mission Nigeria informs US citizens that all US Embassy employees and their families are prohibited from non-official travel to a Nigerian military site or other government venue in Abuja at this time.
“Actions to take: Stay alert in public places, with particular attention to locations and venues where Westerners, expatriates, and government officials frequent.
“Avoid large gatherings and consider limiting unnecessary travel. Avoid predictable routines. Familiarise yourself with emergency exits when you enter buildings. Review your personal security plans.”
Despite the new restrictions, the Consular Sections of the US Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos remain open and operational.
Citizens seeking further information or needing assistance were advised to visit the embassy’s official website.
