US Embassy in Nigeria Announces Closure of Office Ahead of 2025, Reason Emerges
- The US Embassy in Nigeria will close from December 24 to 26, 2024, and reopen again on December 27, 2024
- This closure, the consulate said, affected all embassy services, and visitors were advised to plan accordingly
- The closure announcement was made via a post on the embassy's official handle on X on December 23, 2024
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The American Embassy in Nigeria has announced that it will close for the upcoming Christmas holiday period but will reopen before the New Year.
According to a statement posted on its official X handle this week, the US embassy will be closed from December 24, 2024, until December 27, 2024.
Source: Twitter
According to the same social media statement, normal operations at the US Embassy will resume on Friday, December 27, 2024.
US Embassy in Nigeria holiday closure
The embassy reminded all US citizens and others planning to visit during this period to adjust their schedules accordingly.
Officials also advised that any urgent matters be addressed before the embassy's closure or upon reopening on Friday.
This temporary closure aligned with the festive season, likely ensuring that embassy staff could also observe the holidays.
“Reminder! U.S. Mission Nigeria will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 26. We will reopen on Friday, December 27.”
The statement posted on X is below:
Where is the US Embassy in Nigeria?
The US Embassy in Nigeria, located in Abuja, serves as the primary diplomatic mission of the United States in Nigeria.
It provides services including visas, diplomatic relations, trade and investment promotion, cultural exchange programs, and providing assistance to American citizens in Nigeria.
The embassy also engages in various initiatives aimed at strengthening the bilateral relationship between the US and Nigeria, supporting development, security, and governance efforts in the region.
New immigrant visa process mandated by US Consulate
Legit.ng also previously reported that the US Consulate General in Lagos mandated a new process for immigrant visa applications.
According to the latest information, applicants with interviews set for after January 1, 2025, must visit the consulate at least twice.
To ensure a smooth, delay-free process, the first visit will be an in-person document review followed by the actual visa interview.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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