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Lagos Country Council

This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.

Lagos Country Council

The Lagos Country Council web site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between U.S. Businesses and the U.S. Embassy. The site is linked to the main Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) database and you may use your OSAC user account to access additional content within this site.

Crime and Safety Reports

Gabon 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - Gabon This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Mali 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - Mali This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Malawi 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - Malawi This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Guinea 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - Guinea This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Cameroon 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - Cameroon This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Featured Reports

Travel Warning: Nigeria

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Nigeria and continues to recommend U.S. citizens to avoid all but essential travel to the Niger Delta states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers; the Southeastern states of Abia, Edo, and Imo; and the city of Jos in Plateau State, because of the risks of kidnapping, robbery, and other armed attacks in these areas. more...

Travel Warning: Nigeria

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Nigeria and continues to recommend U.S. citizens to avoid all but essential travel to the Niger Delta states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers; the Southeastern states of Abia, Edo, and Imo; and the city of Jos in Plateau State, because of the risks of kidnapping, robbery, and other armed attacks in these areas. more...

Nigeria Situation Calm Following President’s Death

Safety & Security
Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria On May 5, Nigeria’s ailing President Umaru Yar’Adua died after struggling with a long-term illness. Acting President Goodluck Jonathan was officially sworn in as President on May 6 without incident. Please see the attached report for details. more...

Southeast Nigeria Kidnapping Trends

Safety & Security
Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria Kidnapping and violence continues to rise in southeastern Nigeria, due to the lack of security in the region. more...

Warden Message: Nigerian President's Death, Demonstrations Possible

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria Nigeria President Umaru Yar'Adua died on May 5 after a prolonged illness. He was buried May 6 in his home city of Katsina according to Islamic rites. The acting President, Goodluck Jonathan, was sworn in as President on May 6 as mandated by the Nigerian constitution. more...