BREAKING: U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria to Close Temporarily on February 17
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be temporarily closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday in the U.S.
In an official statement, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria assured the public that normal operations would resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The closure means that visa and consular services will be unavailable for the day, and applicants with scheduled appointments will be contacted for rescheduling.
The U.S. government observes Presidents’ Day every third Monday of February to honor past American presidents, particularly George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
For urgent matters, individuals can visit the U.S. Mission’s official website or contact emergency consular services…. Stay tuned for more updates.
