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The United States Mission successful Nigeria has announced the impermanent closure of its Embassy successful Abuja and the Consulate General successful Lagos successful observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.
The ngo disclosed this successful a station connected its authoritative X relationship on Thursday, stating that some diplomatic offices volition stay closed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
“The U.S. Embassy successful Abuja and Consulate General successful Lagos volition beryllium closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, successful observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day,” the ngo said.
Normal consular and diplomatic services are expected to resume aft the holiday.
The closure volition impact regular visa appointments, passport services and different non-emergency consular operations during the period.
DAILY POST reports that Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, commemorates the extremity of slavery successful the United States.
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