The Niger Delta remains an area of unrest and frequent violence. In this regard, the U.S. Consulate is aware of recent threats made against the lives and safety of expatriate oil workers. These threats are made by people purporting to belong to one of several militant groups in the Niger Delta. While these threats are directed against oil workers, all American citizens living and working in the Niger Delta region should maintain a heightened security presence at all times. Travel to the region is to be avoided whenever possible. Prior disturbances have targeted U.S. companies and other international concerns operating in the area.
The Consulate strongly advises all American citizens to exercise caution in their daily activities, and to avoid travel to the Niger Delta region. Americans in the area should limit their travel, particularly at night, and should avoid public venues whenever possible. Americans should review their security procedures, remain vigilant to their surroundings, and report specific incidences of targeted violence to the U.S. Consulate in Lagos at 01-261-0050. You may also email the Lagos Consular Section at lagoscons2@state.gov.
Americans are encouraged to read the Department of State�s August 24, 2006 Travel Warning regarding travel to Nigeria (available online at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_928.html) and the Worldwide Caution announcement released on June 6, 2006 (available online at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161..html).
U.S. citizens in Nigeria are strongly encouraged to register with the Department of State at https://travelregistration.state.gov. Those without Internet access may register in person at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the Consulate General in Lagos and obtain information there on travel and security in Nigeria.
U.S. Embassy Abuja is located at Plot 1075, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District, Abuja; the telephone number is 09-461-4000.
The U.S. Consulate Lagos is located at 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos; the telephone number is 01-261-1215.
For after-hours emergencies, call 011 [234] (1) 261-1414, 261-0195, 261-0078, 261-0139, or 261-6477.