The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will halt operations on Monday, May 26, in recognition of Memorial Day, a notable federal holiday in the United States.
In a statement disseminated through its official 𝕏 account, the US Mission in Nigeria declared the temporary closure, emphasising that Memorial Day is a time to honour American military personnel who sacrificed their lives in service to the country.
This holiday is commemorated each year on the final Monday of May.
Characterised as a day of contemplation and national remembrance, Memorial Day in the United States is observed with solemn ceremonies, national flags, and tributes throughout the nation to honour fallen servicemen and women.
Consequently, all standard consular services at both the embassy and consulate will be unavailable for the day due to the holiday. Regular services are expected to resume on Tuesday, May 27.
The US Mission recommended that individuals needing urgent consular assistance visit its official website for emergency contact information.
In other news, the wife and sons of former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Prof Usman Yusuf, recently appealed to the United States government for diplomacy intervention to secure his release from detention.
