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 š¯•¸ 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.
Papers News reports that this holiday is commemorated each year on the final Monday of May.