U.S. Embassy Announces Closure of its Offices in Nigeria, Gives Reason

• U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos announced they would be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents' Day
• The embassy also revealed that normal operations will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 a day after the holiday
• The announcement was made via a post on X, advising individuals to plan their visits accordingly

Abuja, Nigeria – The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos announced on February 17 that they would be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

The announcement, made via a post on X (formerly Twitter), informed the public that normal operations would resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Notification from the U.S. embassy

In the official statement, the U.S. Embassy wrote:

“The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day. We will resume normal operations on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.”

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See the X post below:

The notice serves as a reminder to individuals and entities seeking consular services to plan their visits accordingly.

US embassy in Nigeria

U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, located in Abuja, and the Consulate General in Lagos provide consular services to U.S. citizens and visa services to Nigerian nationals.

The embassy plays a crucial role in fostering diplomatic relations between the United States and Nigeria, offering support and services to both Americans in Nigeria and Nigerians seeking to engage with the U.S.

U.S. Embassy in Nigeria was officially established on October 1, 1960, the same day Nigeria gained independence from the United Kingdom. Initially located only in Lagos, the embassy moved to Abuja in 2000 following the capital's relocation.

Over the years, the U.S. Embassy has played a important role in promoting economic stability, and supporting democratic institutions in Nigeria.

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US embassy moves to new visa service provider

Legit.ng earlier reported that the United States Mission in Nigeria has unveiled a new service provider for Nigerians.

The announcement which was made public on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday showed that, with the new service provider, applicants can apply for their visas as well as book appointments.

Other services include: payment of visa application fee, and account creation.Other services include: payment of visa application fee, and account creation.

Source: Legit.ng