The United States mission in Nigeria has closed its operation for Thursday Jan. 9, to honour former President Jimmy Carter.
The mission disclosed this in a post on its official handle X, on Thursday.
“The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9 in honor of former President Carter’s passing.
“We remember former President Jimmy Carter, a tireless advocate for peace, democracy, and human rights,” the mission stated.
Carter died on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at the age of 100.
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