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The U.S. has said its Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will remain open to visa applicants during the U.S. government shutdown. <\/p>\n

In a statement on Wednesday, the Mission said the report making the rounds that the Consular Section were closed was incorrect.<\/p>\n

It,however, clarified that while services will be rendered to visa applicants during the period,some sections of the embassy and consulate will remain closed.<\/p>\n

“American Centers and EducationUSA offices operating on embassy and consulate grounds that are managed by Mission Public Affairs Sections will remain closed throughout the shutdown,” the statement said.<\/p>\n

American Spaces, such as American Corners operated by partner institutions and located off embassy or consulate grounds, such as in the hotels, will also remain open.<\/p>

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