The U.S mission to Nigeria has warned citizens and officials to show extra consideration for their personal safety and security as they travel within Nigeria.
In a circular issued by the US Embassy on Tuesday, 24 January 2016, American officials were also reminded of existing restrictions on trips to Kaduna, Kano and Port Harcourt.
This comes in response to recent announcements by the Federal Government regarding international air travel from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
On January 5, the FG disclosed that the Nnamdi Azikiwe International
Airport, Abuja would be closed from March 8 to April 19, 2017, to repair the runway.
Airport, Abuja would be closed from March 8 to April 19, 2017, to repair the runway.
During that period, local flights will be re-routed to the Kaduna airport while international airlines will suspend flights to Abuja in favour of the airports in Kano, Lagos and Port Harcourt.
The increase in air traffic at the Kaduna airport raises the possibility of attacks and the government recognises this.
There are reports of plans to increase police and military presence in and around the airport as well as the rail and road corridors linking Kaduna and Abuja.
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