In recognition of Memorial Day, the United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will suspend operations on Monday, May 26.
EpeInsights reports that the U.S. Mission in Nigeria confirmed the closure via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, noting that the annual holiday is dedicated to honouring American military personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is one of the most solemn dates on the U.S. calendar.
The day is marked nationwide with ceremonies, wreath-laying and moments of silence in memory of the fallen.
While the remembrance is taking place thousands of miles away, its observance will be felt locally in Nigeria through the temporary halt of routine consular services at both diplomatic offices. Normal operations are expected to resume on Tuesday, May 27.
The U.S. Mission advised individuals with urgent consular needs to visit its official website for emergency assistance contact details.
Memorial Day serves as a poignant reminder of the cost of service and sacrifice, and the observance extends even to U.S. missions across the globe.
