U.S. Ambassador Richard Mills cleared the air Sunday in Abuja alongside CODEL leader Rep. Bill Huizenga—fresh visa curbs kicking in Jan 1, 2026, target tighter vetting for select categories to shield American borders, sparing diplomatic/official passports, religious workers and everyday Nigerians while urging embassy site checks for deets.
Mills hammered home it’s about credible info and process upgrades, not people punishment, echoing Huizenga’s take that these routine global tools nudge gov systems toward compliance amid mutual security chats—reaffirming rock-solid U.S.-NG people ties despite the tweaks.
This dovetails Trump’s CPC push and prior troop threats, framing restrictions as teamwork builders for shared wins, not wedges—keeping bilateral vibes strong as Nigeria navigates the fine print.
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