Nigerian Consuls Suspends Passport Processing, New York

Nigerian consuls has temporarily suspended the processing of passports until further notice over the issue of coronavirus in New York.

In a statement  issued on behalf of the Consul General by the Head of Chancery, Mrs Balkisu Nura, the suspension takes effect Monday ( today).

It said, “ This is a proactive measure to limit exposure of both applicants and staff of the consulate to the Covid 19 outbreak. Preventing large gatherings in public places within the period is part of the guidelines in New York city, where the consulate is located .”

However, applicants who are in need of the Nigerian passport are advised to call 2128502216 or email, CGNNY @Nigeriahouse . com or switchboard@ Nigeriahouse .com.

Meanwhile, the Ghanaian authorities have advised intending travellers to Ghana to suspend their trip until further notice.

The Minister of Information, Kojo Nkrumah, further explained that any traveller, except Ghanaian citizens and persons with residence in Ghana, who within the last 14 days had visited a country that had recorded at least 200 cases of coronavirus , will not be admitted into the Ghanaian jurisdiction. This, he said, takes effect from Tuesday.

The minister stated, “ There will be a mandatory 14- day self - quarantine for persons who are otherwise allowed to enter the Ghanaian jurisdiction. Guidelines for self - quarantine will be available at the various Ghanaian ports of entry.