US Embassy Hopes To Re-open Abuja Office After Eid El Kabir

US Embassy To Resume Consular Services After August 23

The US embassy says it hopes to resume consular operations in Abuja after the Eid-el-Kabir holidays.

The Embassy as at Tuesday, announced a temporary suspension of consular services in the Federal Capital Territory,FCT.

The embassy had also said the development would mean a temporal stop to visa operations and services for American citizens.

The US embassy cited “reasons beyond our control” but noted that consular functions at the US consulate in Lagos will not be affected.

In an updated notice on its website, the embassy said: “American citizens in northern Nigeria with urgent travel needs who are travelling before Eid-el-Kabir and who are willing to re-schedule their travel through Lagos should contact the ACS office at Consulate Lagos (01460 3600 and [email protected]) to discuss their options.

“Those travelling after August 23 should follow-up with [email protected] to confirm their appointments closer to their appointment date.

“We regret the inconvenience this has caused to our applicants in Abuja and hope to resume operations after the Eid-El-Kabir holidays.”

As reported by Naija News, the federal government had earlier declared Tuesday, August 21, and Wednesday, August 22 as public holidays to celebrate the 2018 Eid-el-Kabir.