The U.S. Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, citing security concerns over possible protests in the city.
The announcement was made in a statement posted on the Embassy’s official X account on Wednesday.
Applicants affected by the cancellations are expected to receive instructions on how to reschedule, while the embassy urged the public to monitor its official channels for updates.
The embassy emphasized that the cancellation is temporary and applicants will be notified when services resume. The Embassy highlighted that the decision was motivated by potential demonstrations and advised the public to stay informed through official sources.
“Due to the potential for protests in Abuja, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Applicants will be contacted with information on how to reschedule. Please monitor our website and social media channels for further updates,” the statement read.
The statement also recognised the cooperation and understanding of the public during this temporary notification on Visa cancellation.
The embassy stressed that the pause is intended to prevent disruption while maintaining security and that visa services will continue once the situation is deemed safe.
