US Embassy Announces Closure Of Abuja, Lagos Offices On July 4
- The United States Embassy in Nigeria said it would close its office in Lagos state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on July 4, 2025
- The US Mission said the closure of its office in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos was to observe America's Independence Day
- Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the temporary closures, with embassy and consulate services currently put on hold
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FCT, Abuja - The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that the US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.
The US Mission explained that the temporary closure was to observe the US holiday, Independence Day.
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This was disclosed in a short Happy Holiday notice issued via the agency’s X handle, @USinNigeria, on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
"The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the U.S. Independence Day."
Reactions to US Embassy's July 4 closures
@innomside said:
"Land of the free, because of the brave ❤️"
@Ike_Chike commented:
"Happy 4th of July. Happy Independence Day. Greatest country on earth 🙏"
@hormonemars added:
"Happy July 4th 👍"
US Independence Day on July 4
The day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It was the day the Continental Congress formally declared that the 13 American colonies were no longer subject to British rule.
According to Mint, before 1776, the land that became the United States was made up of 13 British colonies along the eastern coast of North America.
Although the colonies had local governments with elected assemblies, they remained under the authority of the British monarchy and Parliament.
What is the US Embassy in Nigeria?
The US Embassy in Nigeria serves as the diplomatic mission of the United States to the country. It is located in Abuja, the capital city, while the Consulate General operates in Lagos, serving as a key centre for visa services and consular assistance.
The embassy plays a significant role in fostering US-Nigeria relations, focusing on areas such as trade, cultural exchange, security cooperation, and development support. It also provides services to US citizens in Nigeria, ensuring their welfare and addressing their needs.
Through its activities, the embassy supports collaboration and mutual understanding between the two nations by facilitating exchange in various sectors.
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US Embassy to close offices in Nigeria
Recall that the US Embassy in Nigeria closed its offices on April 18 and April 21 to observe Good Friday and Easter Monday.
In its tradition, the embassy has advised individuals with urgent travel needs to plan accordingly and check official communication channels for updates.
US Embassy puts its services on hold
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported on the closure of the US Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos on May 1, 2025, in observance of Workers' Day, a public holiday celebrated in Nigeria.
Services such as visa processing and consular assistance were temporarily suspended. Workers’ Day is marked with rallies and reflection on labour rights, underscoring its relevance on the calendar.
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