The U.S. Consulate General Lagos advises U.S. citizens to avoid the toll plazas this weekend. U.S. citizens should note recent public reports that a protest march is being planned to go to the Admiralty Circle and Chevron Toll Plazas on Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, December 17, 2011.
The march is in protest of the collection of toll fees on the Lekki/Eti-Osa Expressway planned to commence on Sunday, December 18, 2011. Lekki area residents are reportedly demanding a total cancellation of tolling and fencing on the road, and plan to occupy the two toll plazas until the government agrees to their demands.
U.S. citizens who travel to or reside in Nigeria are strongly advised to enroll through the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). U.S. citizens without Internet access may enroll directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By enrolling, you make it easier for the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to contact you in case of emergency.
U.S. citizens should contact the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos for up-to-date information on any restrictions. The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is open Monday-Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos can be reached by telephone, including after-hours emergencies at +234(1) 460-3600 or +234 (1) 460-3400.
Current information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States or a regular toll line at-1-202-501-4444 for callers from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). You can also stay up to date by bookmarking our Bureau of Consular Affairs website, which contains the current Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts as well as the Worldwide Caution. Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well.