The U.S. Embassy says its Abuja office and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday in recognition of the work-free day declared by the Federal Government.
The embassy said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja
It said its compliance with the Nigerian government work-free day declaration is to encourage all its Nigerian employees to exercise their right to vote.
The embassy stated that those who already have regular visa or ACS appointment for that date, will be contacted for rescheduling.
The Federal Government has declared Friday, February 22 as a work-free day to enable Nigerians to prepare for the rescheduled presidential and National Assembly Elections on Saturday, February 23.
