US mission in Nigeria closes operation to honour late former President Jimmy Carter

The U.S. mission in Nigeria, says it will close its operation for today, Thursday January 9, to honour former President Jimmy Carter.

The U.S. mission stated this in a post on its official handle X, today, stating, “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, December 29, 2024 at the age of 100.