The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of Britain issued a travel advisory on Friday, cautioning citizens to avoid certain regions in Nigeria, including the border with Niger Republic, due to anticipated nationwide protests.
The FCDO offers guidance for British nationals on the risks associated with international travel to aid in informed decision-making.
The advisory, posted on the UK government’s website, referenced the upcoming #EndBadGovt nationwide protests in Nigeria, scheduled to start on August 1, 2024, which have been gaining momentum.
The latest FCDO update noted, “New information as of July 26 indicates that widespread public demonstrations are likely across Nigeria,” and encouraged British citizens to research their destinations thoroughly before traveling.
The FCDO highlighted specific states across five of Nigeria’s six regions where the protests could pose risks. It advised avoiding these areas and warned that “your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice.”
The advisory recommended against all but essential travel to “Abia State, non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, as well as Anambra State and Imo State.”
Additionally, the FCDO advised against travel to the Nigeria-Niger Republic border, which “has been closed by Nigerian authorities in response to the political situation in Niger.”
British nationals planning to cross the Nigeria-Niger border by land are advised to consult local authorities in both countries for the latest information before proceeding.
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