The United States Embassy in Nigeria has reassured Nigerians that visa and passport services will continue despite the partial shutdown of the US government.
The embassy’s statement, released on Wednesday via its official X handle, came amid growing concerns that the shutdown in Washington could disrupt visa processing, student travel plans, and other consular services.
“Due to the lapse in appropriations, this X account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information. At this time, scheduled passport and visa transit services in the United States and at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits,” the embassy announced.
It further explained that its social media accounts would only share urgent safety and security information until full government funding is restored.
The shutdown, triggered by a budget standoff between US lawmakers and President Donald Trump over healthcare funding, forced several federal departments and agencies to halt operations. Essential services, including the military, postal services, and social welfare programmes such as Social Security and food stamps, remain unaffected.
The embassy also advised Nigerians to visit travel.state.gov for the latest updates on consular services, including visa appointments and passport processing.
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