The United States government has defended its recent decision to revoke valid visas issued to Nigerian citizens, citing national security and citizen safety concerns. This move has affected numerous individuals, including students, business professionals, frequent travelers, and families, who received cancellation notices without prior warning.
The US Embassy in Nigeria explained that the revocations are part of its efforts to secure America’s borders, invoking the US Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that empowers consular officers to revoke visas if there’s potential ineligibility. The Embassy emphasized that it uses all available information to keep American borders secure and communities safe, operating on an unprecedented scaleSEC Warns Nigerians Against Fraudulent Investment Schemes, Lists Red Flags
In addition to the visa revocations, the US Mission in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning its citizens against unnecessary travel to military and government facilities due to continued security concerns.
The advisory recommends precautions such as:
particularly in locations frequented by Westerners, expatriates, and government officials
This warning follows prior advisories citing incidents near military facilities and reinforces restrictions on US Mission employees and citizens in Nigeria, who can only visit such locations for approved official duties. The latest advisory links the restrictions to broader security concerns shap
