The United States Mission in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to global anti-corruption efforts, issuing a stern warning that corrupt Nigerian officials, regardless of their status, will be denied entry into the United States.
The warning was delivered via the Mission’s official X account (formerly Twitter) on Monday.
“Fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability. Even when high-profile individuals engage in corruption, they can be barred from receiving U.S. visas,” the mission said.
The U.S. government had previously imposed visa bans on Nigerian politicians accused of undermining elections and democratic processes.
The United States maintains that restricting corrupt officials’ access to US soil is an essential tool in promoting accountability, transparency, and respect for the rule of law in partner nations.