The United Sates mission in Nigeria has announced the closure of its embassy in Abuja and the consulate general in Lagos on Tuesday, July 15
The decision came as a mark of respect for the late former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari.
This comes in response to a national public holiday declared by the Nigerian government to mourn the former leader who died in London on Sunday after a brief illness.
He is expected to be laid to rest in Daura, Katsina State on today.
Via its official X handle on Monday, the US Mission confirmed the temporary suspension of all services, including visa appointments scheduled for today.