US Embassy Shut Down Abuja Consulate Indefinitely

The Abuja Consulate section of the United State Embassy has been close down until further notice.

The US embassy made this announcement via its website in Nigeria on Tuesday.

All consular appointments at the Abuja US Embassy for American citizens and American Citizen Service are redirected to contacted stipulated telephone numbers for inquires and Lagos Consulate office.

The statement read; “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.”

The statement however encouraged applicants to monitor the Website of the Embassy for a later announcement of resumed consular operations in Abuja.