nigeria

Restricted

travel approval

high

travel security risk

B

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

Business travel to Nigeria is permitted but requires prior approval from Nigeria/Mid Africa (NMA) SBU management. All travelers to Nigeria must take the following actions:

Get approval from the Nigeria/Mid Africa (NMA) SBU management
Forward a copy of the approval to CWT or their designated travel agent prior to tickets being issued
Receive guidance from NMA Security prior to travel
Visitors will be expected to adhere strictly to NMA security procedures

Current local security advice and information for Nigeria and the wider NMA SBU is also available at the NMA Security Services Division website.

The healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Escravos, Abuja, Lagos, Lekki, and Warri is B. Please consult with Health and Medical prior to travel.

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

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security risks

Nigeria’s security environment is highly volatile and could worsen following the recent elections at the national and state level. Parts of Nigeria could see acts of violence, including banditry, acts of criminality and attacks against electoral facilities. Protests have also recently occurred in various cities over the country’s economic conditions, the election results, and the government’s policy. Across the country, insecurity has risen, including in areas where Chevron operates, impacting all levels of Nigerian society and expatriates.

Violent criminal activity in the Niger Delta has sometimes been directed against the oil sector. Those incidents focused on only unmanned assets and did not result in casualties. In the last two years, smaller criminal groups have also carried out occasional acts of sabotage on some oil and gas assets in the region.

In October 2020, large-scale protests and violence occurred throughout Nigeria, especially in Lagos and other southern cities, as part of the #EndSARS campaign. The campaign called for the dissolution of a special police unit accused of violence. More than 70 people died in the protests.

The Niger Delta militancy is dormant, although former militant groups regularly threaten to relaunch attacks due to local economic conditions and government policy toward the region. For example, Southern communities have threatened to renew their militancy over the government’s failure to inaugurate a board for the Niger Delta Development Commission.

Local communities also launch sporadic protests against oil companies in the region over economic conditions and job opportunities. Crime, including kidnapping, is a significant risk to travelers throughout Nigeria, especially in the oil rich state of Rivers and Delta. This risk can be effectively mitigated if travelers follow all local security protocols.

The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP and Boko Haram terrorist groups are principally active in the northeastern part of the country, where they carry out frequent attacks. However, ISWAP is increasingly operating in other parts of the country, including launching recent attacks in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory over the last year.

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Nigeria is B. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

It is critical to know your health risks, symptoms and actions to take should you feel ill during or after your time in Africa: Malaria prevention expectations, critical information and contacts.

Malaria Risk Management

Contact your local Chevron Medical Clinic first while in a high-risk region. After your travels or where no Chevron clinic is available, contact ISOS toll free 24 hours a day, seven days a week: U.S. +1-215-942-8226; Americas Region +52-55-4166-2808; Europe +44-20-8762-8008; Asia +65-6338-7800, if you experience any symptoms such as fever, chills, nausea, fatigue or sweats.

guidance

Visitors in Nigeria should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

Avoid crowds and demonstrations
Avoid displaying valuables, including cash, electronics, and jewelry
Limit movements, especially after dark
Use reliable private car services for transportation
Avoid political demonstrations and other gatherings
Monitor media and local information sources
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to Nigeria

Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.

Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.

	travel approval level	description
	Not Restricted	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Restricted	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.