US Embassy Clarifies Visa Restrictions on Nigerians: Security Screening, Not Punishment, Says Ambassador
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has clarified that the new U.S. visa restrictions for Nigerian citizens are intended to strengthen security screening, not to target Nigerians personally. Announced under a presidential proclamation taking effect January 1, 2026, the restrictions affect specific visa categories, with exemptions for diplomats, religious travelers, and official passport holders. U.S. lawmakers emphasized that such measures are routine security reviews aimed at improving government processes rather than punishing individuals, while Nigerians are urged to consult official embassy channels for accurate information.
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has clarified that the new U.S. visa restrictions for Nigerian citizens are intended to strengthen security screening, not to target Nigerians personally. Announced under a presidential proclamation taking effect January 1, 2026, the restrictions affect specific visa categories, with exemptions for diplomats, religious travelers, and official passport holders. U.S. lawmakers emphasized that such measures are routine security reviews aimed at improving government processes rather than punishing individuals, while Nigerians are urged to consult official embassy channels for accurate information.
US Embassy Clarifies Visa Restrictions on Nigerians: Security Screening, Not Punishment, Says Ambassador
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has clarified that the new U.S. visa restrictions for Nigerian citizens are intended to strengthen security screening, not to target Nigerians personally. Announced under a presidential proclamation taking effect January 1, 2026, the restrictions affect specific visa categories, with exemptions for diplomats, religious travelers, and official passport holders. U.S. lawmakers emphasized that such measures are routine security reviews aimed at improving government processes rather than punishing individuals, while Nigerians are urged to consult official embassy channels for accurate information.
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