U.S. Embassy in Abuja Suspends Visa Appointments

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja announced on Wednesday, March 4, the temporary suspension of visa appointments due to security concerns related to potential protests.

This decision was communicated via a statement on the embassy's official X account. Affected applicants are expected to receive instructions for rescheduling, and the embassy urged the public to monitor its official channels for updates.

The embassy emphasized that this cancellation is temporary and that applicants will be notified when services resume. The decision was motivated by fears of demonstrations following recent protests in several Nigerian states, which were triggered by escalating military actions in the Middle East, particularly after the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The embassy's statement highlighted the importance of maintaining security and preventing disruptions to visa services. Additionally, it noted that U.S. immigration policies affecting Nigerian nationals have undergone significant changes in recent months.