Embassy of the United States, Abuja

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Embassy of the United States, Abuja
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Embassy of the United States, Abuja
Location Abuja, Nigeria
AddressPlot 1075 Diplomatic Drive Central District Area, Abuja, Nigeria
Coordinates 9°2′24″N7°28′37″E / 9.04000°N 7.47694°E / 9.04000; 7.47694
Website https://ng.usembassy.gov

The Embassy of the United States in Abuja is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America. It is located in Abuja, Nigeria, the capital of Africa's most populous country and largest economy. [1]

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History

The United States established diplomatic relations with Nigeria immediately following its independence from the United Kingdom on October 1, 1960. Secretary of State Christian Herter broadcast a congratulatory message on Voice of America radio to the Nigerian people. This was followed by a letter from President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered to Nigerian Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa on October 2, 1960. [2]

Originally, the American diplomatic mission in Nigeria was based in Lagos, with the establishment of the American Embassy taking place concurrently with the recognition of Nigerian independence on October 1, 1960. Joseph Palmer II was put in charge of the new embassy, pending the presentation of his letter of credence, which occurred on October 4, 1960. [2]

Nigeria's post-independence history has been marked by periods of conflict, including the Nigerian Civil War from 1967 to 1970, resulting in substantial casualties. However, the relationship between the United States and Nigeria improved significantly with the inauguration of civilian president Olusegun Obasanjo in 1999, leading to enhanced bilateral cooperation on various strategic goals such as regional peacekeeping efforts. [1]

On October 23, 2022, the U.S. Department of State ordered non-emergency workers of the embassy to leave the country due to "heightened risk of terrorist attacks". [3] On May 16, 2023, a gunman targeted a convoy of U.S. Embassy staffers in the southeastern town of Atani, killing two local workers and two policemen. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria". diplomacy.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Nigeria". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  3. ↑ "US orders families of embassy employees to depart Nigeria due to heightened risk of terrorism". cnn.com. CNN. October 28, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Gunmen attacked a U.S. convoy in Nigeria, killing 2 consulate staff and 2 policemen". npr.org. NPR. May 16, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
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