By Sabiu Abdullahi
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced a temporary halt to regular updates on its official X account, citing a lapse in government appropriations.
The Mission, however, assured the public that passport and visa services would continue, subject to prevailing circumstances.
The disclosure was made on Saturday through a post on the Mission’s verified X handle, @USinNigeria. It stated that routine updates would stop until full operations resume, except where urgent safety and security information becomes necessary.
“Due to the lapse in appropriations, this account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information,” the post read.
Despite the funding challenge, the Mission said scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at US embassies and consulates abroad would remain available as conditions allow.
“At this time, scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at US Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits,” the Mission stated.
It added that further public communication would be limited until full operations return, aside from messages related to urgent safety or security concerns.
The Mission also advised individuals who require updates on services and operational status to consult the official US travel website for accurate information.