The United States of America has shut down the visa and consular services section of its embassy in Abuja until further notice.
The embassy which did not give any reason for the action said that scheduled visa and American Citizen Services (ACS) applicants for Abuja would be contacted for rescheduling.
Consular operations in Lagos were, however, not affected, the mission said in a statement on its website on Tuesday.
Part of the message reads: “Until further notice, all consular appointments at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja have temporarily ceased for both visas and for American Citizen Services (ACS).
“Consular functions in U.S. Consulate Lagos are not affected and will continue. Scheduled visa and ACS applicants for Abuja will be contacted for rescheduling.
“Those travelling after Tuesday should follow up with Abuja ACS to confirm their appointments closer to their appointment date.
“Please monitor the Facebook and Webpage of the US Embassy for a later announcement of resumed consular operations in Abuja.”
