The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) wishes to alert the
general public to the concerns raised by the Government of the United States of
America on the need for Nigerians to desist from misusing entry visas granted
by the US through activities that are inconsistent with the stated purpose of
travel and visa classification.
Nigerians are urged to note that security vetting for
visa applicants does not end upon entry into the United States. U.S.
authorities will continuously monitor the activities of visa holders, and visas
can be revoked if holders are found to have violated US immigration protocols,
import/export guidelines and other laws.
Furthermore, Nigerians travelling to the US are also
reminded to declare at the point of exit or entry excess cash above the minimum
threshold of 10,000 US dollars or its equivalent and ensure that prohibited
items are not included in their baggage.
It is pertinent to also note that passengers are
encouraged to be law abiding citizens and be of good conduct within and outside
Nigeria. Intending passengers to the United States should know that whoever
commits fraud in any jurisdiction will face legal consequences both under U.S.
and Nigerian laws.
The Nigeria Customs Service wishes to reaffirm that it
is working with the U.S. Mission in Abuja to ensure that Nigeria meets the
criteria to avoid enlistment into an expanded visa ban that will deny entry to
well-meaning Nigerians wishing to travel to the US for their lawful business
endeavours.
ABDULLAHI MAIWADA PhD, mnipr, mniia
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