Location: Nigeria
Event: Avoid unnecessary travel to Nigerian military and government facilities
Due to increased security concerns arising from current global developments, U.S. Mission Nigeria informs U.S. citizens that all U.S. 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 location and venues where Westerners, expatriates, and government officials frequent.
- Avoid large gatherings and consider limiting unnecessary travel.
- Avoid predictable routines.
- Familiarize yourself with emergency exits when you enter buildings.
- Review your personal security plans.
The Consular Sections of Embassy Abuja and Consulate General Lagos remain open. Please monitor our website https://ng.usembassy.gov/ for updates.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central District Area
+234 209 461 4328 and after hours +234 209 461 4000, press zero
AbujaACS@state.gov
https://ng.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Consulate General Lagos
2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island
+234 201 460 3400 during business hours and after hours
LagosACS@state.gov
https://ng.usembassy.gov/
State Department – Consular Affairs
+1 888-407-4747 or +1 202-501-4444
