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Introducing the Nigeria International Travel Portal (NITP), for Intending Travellers to Nigeria

Are you intending to travel to Nigeria?

If yes, before your trip, visit https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng to carry out the following:

– Fill out the Pre-boarding Health Declaration and Screening form.

– Upload on the portal, COVID-19 Negative PCR test result of a test taken not more than 96 hours before the date of travel

– Select an appointment date and laboratory for a repeat COVID-19 test to be done 7 days after arrival in Nigeria. (Online payment will be required, on the site).

– Receive a payment confirmation and a bar-coded print out which you will present at airport check-in in your country of departure and to the Health officials at your port of entry in Nigeria.

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I. The presidential steering committee on COVID-19 has revised the travel protocol into Nigeria which becomes effective from Monday,25th October 2021 as follow: a. Travelers arriving in Nigeria must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result conducted not more than 72hours before boarding, b. Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated in-bound passengers will be required to observe a mandatory 7-day self- isolation in addition to a COVID-19 PCR test on days 2 and 7 after arrival; c . Fully vaccinated in-bound passengers will not be required to observe the mandatory 7-days self-isolation but will be required to do a COVID-19 PCR test on day 2 of arrival. d. Persons arriving on “Business” trip or on ‘official’ duty staying less than 7 days in Nigeria must: I. Be fully vaccinated II. Produce negative COVID-19 PCR test result 72hours before boarding; and III. Conduct a PCR test on day of arrival 2. With the removal of Brazil, Turkey, and South Africa from the red listed countries Airlines can now board all intending passengers to Nigeria from these countries. 3. The above supersedes all previous All Operators Letters (AOLs) and Advisory circulars (ACs) in these regards. 4. Airlines are to ensure strict compliance to the above protocol as non-compliance shall attract applicable sanctions. Signed: Captain Musa S. Nuhu Director General

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PSC Abuja : Updated COVID-19 Travel Protocol For Arrival in Nigeria

PRESIDENTIAL STEERING COMMITTEE ON COVID-19 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION COVID-19 RESPONSE: PROVISIONAL TRAVEL PROTOCOL FOR TRAVELLERS ARRIVING NIGERIA

This protocol is a revision of the Travel Protocol released on 29th November, 2021

Summary of Interim Travel Guidelines for Passengers arriving in Nigeria:

• In-bound passengers to Nigeria who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer required to carry out COVID-19 PCR test before boarding Nigeria-bound flights;
• Fully vaccinated passengers arriving Nigeria will not also be required to carry out Post arrival PCR test or a Rapid Antigen Test upon arriving Nigeria;
• Children below the age of 18 years will be accorded the same privileges as persons who are fully vaccinated; 
• In-bound Passengers who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated for COVID-19 shall take a COVID-19 PCR test 48 hrs before departure and undergo Days 2 and 7 post-arrival PCR tests at their own cost; and 
• All in-bound passengers MUST register via the online Nigeria International Travel Portal (NITP– https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng ). 

Out-bound Guidelines All passengers travelling out of Nigeria are:

• Encouraged to have evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19;
• Comply with the COVID-19 guidelines of their destination or transit countries; and 
• To familiarize themselves with the COVID-19 travel requirements of their destination and transit countries before embarking on the journey.

I. GUIDELINES FOR IN-BOUND PASSENGERS

A. PRE-DEPARTURE FROM COUNTRY OF EXIT:

I. Pre-Boarding:

STEP 1 - PRE-BOARDING COVID-19 PCR TEST

a.          PASSENGERS WITH EVIDENCE OF FULL VACCINATION: This requirement is waved for passengers who are fully vaccinated. Passengers who are not able to show evidence of full vaccination will be treated as unvaccinated/partially vaccinated under this protocol.

Full Vaccination for COVID-19 refers to a person who received Two (2) doses any of the following COVID-19 vaccines at least Two (2) weeks before date of Travel:

i. Pfizer/ Bio-Ntech ii. Moderna iii. Oxford Astra-Zeneca iv. Sputnik v. Sinopharm vi. Sinovac vii. COVAXIN viii. COVOVAX ix. Nuvaxovid OR a Single dose of any of the following COVID-19 vaccines: i. Jensen (Johnson and Johnson) ii. Sputnik Light

[ Persons who received a single dose of these vaccines are considered not fully vaccinated ].

b.          PASSENGERS WHO DO NOT HAVE EVIDENCE OF FULL VACCINATION: travelers MUST perform a COVID-19 PCR test not more than 2 days (48 hours) before boarding. PCR tests done more than 48 hours before departure is not valid and persons will not be allowed to board. Rapid antigen or antibody test are not acceptable; only PCR tests can be used for this purpose. Test validity commences from the time of sample collection. For travelers with multiple connections before arrival in Nigeria, the PCR test must be valid within 48 hours of boarding from the first point of departure. Travelers must bring along an electronic or hard copy of their negative COVID-19 PCR test for presentation at the departure airport and upon arrival in Nigeria. 

STEP 2 – COMPLETION OF HEALTH DECLARATION FORM:   All travelers MUST register via the Nigeria International Travel Portal (NITP– https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng ) and proceed to fill in the online Health Declaration/Self-Reporting form located on the portal. They should ensure that the information/ contact details provided on the form are correct and verifiable. Travelers must provide valid phone numbers, residential addresses, and functional e-mails where they can be contacted. Travelers must also inform Port Health officials on arrival of any change in their health status since completion of the Health Declaration/Self-Reporting Form.

STEP 3 – UPLOADING COVID-19 NEGATIVE PCR TEST RESULT (THIS APPLIES TO UNVACCINATED/PARTIALLY VACCINATED PASSENGERS ONLY): After filling the online Health Declaration/Self-Reporting Form, travelers will be directed to upload their negative COVID-19 PCR test on to the portal. Once this is successfully done, travelers will proceed to the payment section of the travel portal. Travelers are advised to still bring along an electronic or hard copy of their negative COVID-19 PCR test for presentation at the airport.  

STEP 4 – PAYMENT FOR COVID-19 PCR TEST ON DAY 2 AND ON DAY 7 POST ARRIVAL (THIS APPLIES TO PARTIALLY VACCINATED AND UNVACCINATED PERSONS)  On reaching the payment section of the portal, travelers will be requested to select their preferred Laboratory/ Sample Collection Centre based on where they will be self-isolating for the period of 7-days in Nigeria. A list of accredited private laboratory providers/Sample Collection Centers across the country are available on the payment platform. The next stage is to choose a bank payment gateway and then proceed to pay for the Day 2 (arrival day + 1 day) and Day 7 (arrival day + 6 days) in-country COVID19 PCR tests. Please note that travelers paying in Naira should use cards issued by a Nigerian bank. Passengers who select the bank transfer option should take note that a 48-hour period may be needed to complete the transaction. 

STEP 5 – PERMIT TO TRAVEL /QR CODE:

a) FOR FULLY VACCINATED PASSENGERS: Following completion of the Health declaration form, fully vaccinated passengers should proceed to print Permit to Travel/QR Code at the top right corner of the portal, save and print the form for presentation atthe point of boarding.

b) FOR UNVACCINATED OR PARTIALLY VACCINATED PASSENGERS: Following successful complementation of the NITP and payment for repeat post-arrival PCR tests, travelers should download the Permit to Travel Certificate/QR Code using the “Get Permit to Travel” button visible located at the top right corner of the portal, save and print the form for presentation at the point of boarding. The Permit to Travel Certificate/ QR code will have a “PAID” label if payment is successful and “UNPAID” label if payment had not gone through yet or is unsuccessful. A copy of the Permit to Travel Certificate/QR Code will also be sent to the email address provided by the traveler. 

II. Boarding

1. Prior to boarding for Nigeria, travellers MUST present TWO documents at their point of departure to be allowed to board;

A. FOR FULLY VACCINATED PASSENGERS

a. A verifiable full vaccination certificate (with a valid security mark); and b. Permit to travel certificate/QR Code

B. FOR UNVACCINATED OR PARTIALLY VACCINATED PASSENGERS 

a. A negative COVID-19 PCR test done within 2 days (48 hours) of departure. Airlines have been instructed not to board travelers with non-PCR COVID-19 tests (such as antigen or antibody tests), a positive COVID-19 PCR test result, or tests done beyond 48 hours of boarding; and

b. A Paid permit to Travel Certificate/ QR code - Passengers who fail to show a Paid Permit to Travel Certificate/QR Code will not be allowed to board.

C. Airlines that board travelers without the appropriate required documents; Vaccine certificate, a negative COVID-19 PCR test done not more than 48 hours prior to boarding and a Paid Permit to Travel /QR code ( as may be applicable to the passenger ), shall be sanctioned as follows:

i. Travelers, who are non-Nigerians, will be refused entry into Nigeria and returned to the point of embarkation at cost to the airline;

ii. Travelers who are Nigerians or holders of permanent resident permit will be allowed entry, but subjected to the procedure outlined in Section D below. In addition, travelers arriving with forged (fake) vaccine certificate or COVID-19 PCR results shall be prosecute and required to carry out PCR tests on arrival, on days 2 and 7.

iii. Airlines shall be fined USD 3,500 per traveler for failure to comply with any of the above mentioned pre-boarding requirements;

iv. Airlines who consistently fail to comply with the above requirements may be banned from coming to Nigeria; and 

v. At the time of boarding, travelers will be required to undergo temperature screening and asked about COVID-19 symptoms. Travelers with temperature >38°C and other COVID19 related signs and symptoms shall not be allowed to board the flight.

B. ON ARRIVAL IN NIGERIA

All travelers are required to strictly adhere to instructions given by Port Health Services at the arrival terminal. Travelers who fail to adhere to instructions will be sanctioned by relevant security personnel. All travellers arriving in Nigeria will be required to:

1. Go through the routine Port Health screening and present electronic or print-out evidence of preboarding COVID-19 PCR test (Unvaccinated/partially vaccinated passengers only), Permit to Travel Certificate/ QR Code; and Vaccination Certificate (For fully vaccinated travelers) .

2. All travelers (Fully, partially vaccinated, and unvaccinated) are to present their international passports for clearance through the Nigerian Immigration Service System’s Migrants Identification Data Analysis System (MIDAS). 

3. If unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, proceed on mandatory 7 days self-isolation/quarantine in their selected in-country destination address. Travelers are to avoid physical interaction with friends, family members, colleagues, and other members of the public during the period of self-isolation. Travelers should check their emails/text messages regularly for updates regarding the arrangement for their repeat COVID-19 PCR test from the laboratory of their choice. During this period the traveler may be contacted by the COVID-19 Response team to ascertain state of self-isolation, Days 2 & 7 testing appointment and health status. 

4. Travelers who are fully vaccinated are not required to observe the mandatory 7-day quarantine nor undertake the day 2 and day 7 post arrival PCR tests. 

5. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers are to show-up at the laboratory/sample collection centers chosen by them while filling the NITP on the 2nd and 7th day of arrival. Samples will be taken, and a COVID-19 PCR test done. The selected private laboratory will send a reminder text message, email, or phone call to the traveler a day before the appointment date; 

6. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Persons who test negative for COVID-19 after 7 days of selfisolation/quarantine will be allowed to exit self-isolation on receipt of their result, but if tested positive, will be treated according to measures instituted by the government.

i. Travelers ( Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers only ) who fail to show up at the sample collection centers on Days - 2 and 7 of arrival (as applicable) will be sent text reminders and their details forwarded to the State Public Health Department teams and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for active follow-up;

ii. Travelers ( Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers only ) who fail to show up for testing will have travel restrictions placed on their passports for at least 6 months and will not be able to travel abroad during this period. Non-Nigerian passport holders will have their visas revoked and deported from the country;

iii. Test results will be provided within 24 hours and the State Public Health Departments & NCDC will be informed; accordingly. If test result is not received after 24hrs, the traveler may contact the private Laboratory to ask for his/her test result;

iv. Persons (Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers only) who test negative for COVID-19 after 7 days shall end self-isolation on receipt of their test result but must continue to self-monitor for symptoms until Day-14; and MUST continue to observe Non-Pharmaceutical Intervention measures (e.g. wearing face mask, maintaining social distance, regular washing of hands and use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers);

v. Persons (Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers only) who test negative for COVID-19 after the post-arrival Day–2 test MUST continue to observe Non-Pharmaceutical Intervention measures (e.g. wearing face mask (in crowded areas and in-doors), maintaining social distance, regular washing of hands and use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers);

vi. All Travellers reporting or developing symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival in Nigeria, or during screening will not be allowed to self-isolate and will be placed in institutional quarantine; and

vii. Persons (Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers only) who test positive for COVID19 after the post-arrival Days 2 and 7 test (as applicable) shall be managed based on national guidelines for COVID-19 treatment.

D. PROCEDURE FOR TRAVELLERS ARRIVING WITHOUT A VALID PCR RESULT  

Any traveler (Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers only) arriving in Nigeria without a valid COVID-19 PCR result (i.e., no COVID-19 PCR test result, a forged COVID-19 PCR test result or COVID19 antigen or antibody test result) will be subjected to the following measures:

1. If holding foreign passport and non-resident in Nigeria, the traveler will be denied entry into the country and returned to the point of embarkation at cost to the airline.

2. For Nigerians and foreign passport holders with residency rights:

a. Port Health Services will screen the traveler to include a temperature check and review of health questionnaire to establish infectivity risk;

b. Traveler will be escorted by Port Health Services and security personnel to a designated quarantine facility (government approved hotel) for a mandatory quarantine for a period of 7 days at expense to the traveler;

c. Traveler’s passport will be collected by relevant authorities and will not be released to him/her until after successful completion of mandatory quarantine period; and

d. A COVID-19 PCR test will be conducted by a designated private laboratory within 24 hours of arrival at the quarantine facility at expense to the traveler. If the test result is Positive for COVID-19, the traveler will be transferred to an isolation facility and managed according to National treatment guidelines. If test result is negative, passenger will CONTINUE with mandatory isolation at the quarantine facility until a satisfactory Day-7 COVID-19 PCR test is done

E. GUIDELINES FOR OUTBOUND PASSENGERS

All passengers travelling out of Nigeria are encouraged to have taken full vaccination against COVID19 and comply with the testing requirements of the destination and transit countries. Travelers are to familiarize themselves with the COVID-19 requirements of the country they are travelling to before embarking on the journey.

This protocol comes into effect from 12:01 am on Monday, 4th April, 2022.

F. REVIEW OF PROTOCOL This protocol shall be reviewed in Four (4) weeks.

-Signed Boss Mustapha Secretary to the Government of the Federation/ Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19

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PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT BUHARI APPROVES IMMEDIATE RELAXATION OF COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES & TRAVEL ADVISORY

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate relaxation of COVID-19 Safety Measures and Travel Advisory following the recommendations of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 (PSC) based on Clinical and Laboratory evidence of a sustained reduction in COVID-19 infection/transmission across the country. The relaxed measures include the following:

•   Gathering limitations in Public Places: All restrictions about gathering in public places have been lifted. Owners of facilities are strongly encouraged to maintain good environmental/respiratory hygiene, and ventilation.
• Use of Face Mask: The use of facemasks is at the individual’s discretion for outdoor and indoor events. However, the elderly, immunocompromised and those with co-morbidities are advised to use facemasks, wash hands with clean water and soap, use hand sanitisers, and avoid large gatherings.
• COVID-19 Travel testing: All pre-departure and post-arrival PCR test requirements for all persons who are not fully vaccinated have been suspended. With the suspension of both the preboarding and post-arrival PCR tests, passengers will no longer be required to upload evidence of vaccination on the Nigeria International Travel Portal (NITP). All unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers are strongly encouraged to get fully vaccinated.
• Health Declaration Form:  A simplified Health Declaration (non-covid-19 specific) shall be completed by all passengers arriving in Nigeria on the Nigeria International Travel Portal (NITP); while provision will be made on arrival for those who were unable to complete this form before departure.

Finally, the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 (PSC) passionately appeals to Nigerians to ensure that they take their COVID-19 vaccinations as well as booster doses.

(Signed) Boss Mustapha CFR Secretary to the Government of the Federation/Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Shehu Shagari Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja e-mail: [email protected]

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Can I travel to Nigeria from the United States?

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Nigeria.

Can I travel to Nigeria if I am vaccinated?

Fully vaccinated visitors from the United States can enter Nigeria without restrictions.

Can I travel to Nigeria without being vaccinated?

Unvaccinated visitors from the United States can enter Nigeria without restrictions.

Do I need a COVID test to enter Nigeria?

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Nigeria.

Can I travel to Nigeria without quarantine?

Travelers from the United States are not required to quarantine.

Do I need to wear a mask in Nigeria?

Mask usage in Nigeria is not required in public spaces.

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Nigeria Travel Advisory

Travel advisory september 20, 2023, nigeria - level 3: reconsider travel.

Updated with return to full operational status, removal of obsolete COVID-19 page links, and updates to Do Not Travel Areas.

Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to  crime ,  terrorism ,  civil unrest ,  kidnapping , and  armed gangs .   Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Do Not Travel to :

• Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and northern Adamawa states due to  terrorism  and  kidnapping
• Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara states due to  kidnapping
• Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers states (with the exception of Port Harcourt) due to  crime ,  kidnapping , and  armed gangs.

Country Summary :  Violent crime – such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage taking, roadside banditry, and rape – is common throughout the country. Kidnappings for ransom occur frequently, often targeting dual national citizens who have returned to Nigeria for a visit, as well as U.S. citizens with perceived wealth. Kidnapping gangs have also stopped victims on interstate roads.

Terrorists continue plotting and carrying out attacks in Nigeria. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting shopping centers, malls, markets, hotels, places of worship, restaurants, bars, schools, government installations, transportation hubs, and other places where crowds gather. Terrorists are known to work with local gangs to expand their reach.

There is civil unrest and armed gangs in parts of Southern Nigeria, especially in the Niger Delta and Southeast regions. Armed criminality and gangs, including kidnapping and assaults on Nigerian security services is also pervasive in this region.

Violence can flare up between communities of farmers and herders in rural areas.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Nigeria due to security conditions.

Read the  country information page  for additional information on travel to Nigeria.

  If you decide to travel to Nigeria:

• Carry proper identification, including a U.S. passport with a current Nigerian visa, if needed.
• Use caution when walking or driving at night.
• Keep a low profile.
• Review travel routes and times to vary your predictability.
• Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
• Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.
• Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.
• Avoid demonstrations and large political gatherings.
• Review your personal security plans.
• Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.
• Establish a “proof of life” protocol with your loved ones, so that if you are taken hostage, your loved ones know specific questions (and answers) to ask the hostage-takers to be sure that you are alive (and to rule out a hoax).
• Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Obtain comprehensive medical insurance that includes medical evacuation.
• Follow the Department of State on  Facebook  and  Twitter .
• Review the  Country Security Report  for Nigeria.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.  Review the  Traveler’s Checklist .
• Visit the CDC page for the latest  Travel Health Information  related to your travel.

Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and Northern Adamawa states – Level 4: Do Not Travel

The security situation in these states is fluid and unpredictable due to widespread terrorist activity, inter-communal violence, and kidnapping. Security operations to counter these threats may occur without warning.

Terrorist groups based in the Northeast routinely target humanitarian camps, security forces, churches, schools, mosques, government installations, educational institutions, entertainment venues, and road travelers.

Approximately two million Nigerians have been displaced as a result of the violence in Northeast Nigeria.

Visit our website for  Travel to High-Risk Areas .

Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara states – Level 4: Do Not Travel

The security situation in these states is fluid and unpredictable due to widespread inter-communal violence and armed criminality, especially kidnapping and roadside banditry. Security operations to counter these threats may occur without warning.

Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers states (with the exception of Port Harcourt) – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Crime is rampant throughout Southern Nigeria, and there is a heightened risk of kidnapping , violent civil unrest , and armed gangs .

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Entry requirements

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Nigeria set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Nigeria High Commission in the UK .

COVID-19 rules

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Nigeria.

Visa requirements

You must have a visa to enter Nigeria as a visitor. Get your visa before travelling.

Some business travellers are eligible to apply for a visa on arrival. Check the visa conditions from Nigerian Immigration Services .

If you have a valid Nigerian residence permit (CERPAC or Green Card), you do not need a visa to enter Nigeria.

For further information contact the Nigeria High Commission in the UK .

Applying for a visa

You can apply for a visa from Nigerian Immigration Services .

Vaccination requirements

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the  vaccinations and certificates you need in TravelHealthPro’s Nigeria guide .

Depending on your circumstances, this may include a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

Health screening

You must fill in an online Nigeria Health Declaration Form when entering Nigeria. This includes transit passengers. On arrival, a paper version is available.

You may be asked to take part in thermal screening and carry out a travel history check. This is to assist the Nigerian Government in the detection of diseases of public health importance.

Customs rules

It is illegal to import beer, mineral water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, fruits, vegetables, cereals, eggs, textile fabrics, jewellery and precious metals. It is illegal to export African art, particularly antiques, without written authorisation from the Department of Antiquities. Find more details from the Nigeria High Commission in the UK .

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Vacancy Details

We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for two (2) Expediter positions in the General Service Office.

Incumbent assist with all travel arrangements as necessary for mission personnel.  Performs general expediter services of all U.S. Agencies personnel and visitors.  Meet arriving and departing U.S. Mission personnel at the International and Domestic terminals in the airport. Facilitate passenger arrivals and departures through check-in, customs, immigration, and luggage areas. 

Serve as advocate for all airport formalities to include security screening, missing baggage, travel documents and escort to lounges.  Assist with luggage and tags, boarding passes, air tickets, passports and other related travel documents.  Assist with transportation arrangements to/from airports.   Follow up to retrieve lost luggage from subsequent airlines.

Qualifications and Evaluations

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust Security Clearance. 

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Completion of secondary school is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education. 

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. 

You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.

You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualification and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.  

Experience : Minimum of four ( 4) years of progressively responsible experience in an airport expediter, protocol or airline logistics-related services is required .

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language: Good working knowledge ; speaking/reading/writing of English is required.

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.

Job Knowledge:  Good working knowledge of relevant USG travel regulations and Mission Nigeria travel policies. Good working knowledge of Customs, Immigration and Port Health authority’s procedures for clearing cargo/and navigation within the airport is required

Skills And Abilities:  Good computer skills and familiarity with windows, MS word processing and spreadsheet programs is required. Must have strong drafting skills to draft correspondence to Embassies, airlines and hotels. Must be able to use radio network, laptop and/or tablet. Must be able to always interact professionally with all levels of personnel - American, airport authorities, hotels, etc.

Benefits and Other Info

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C. 

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:   

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below.  It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.  

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER  

• Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*  
• AEFM / USEFM  
• Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **  

* IMPORTANT:  US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.   

** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.  

For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the  3 FAM 7210 Definitions.  

  ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS:  

The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only  

• Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.  
• Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.  

The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only  

• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.  
• Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.

How to Apply

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here . 

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency Permit (if applicable)
• Work Permit (if applicable)
• Secondary school certificate

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

The HR Office will contact successful applicants.  For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website .

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.

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