FG Reaffirms Nigeria’s Safety as US Embassy Evacuates Staff

The Federal Government has insisted that Nigeria remains safe for both residents and visitors. The US government ordered non-emergency embassy staff and their families to leave Abuja. It also paused visa appointments at the capital mission. Despite the US concerns across 23 states, the FG says the security environment is stable and urges citizens to remain calm. The US Consulate in Lagos will continue visa operations. A recent travel advisory recommends Americans reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping and civil unrest.

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