“Strengthen Ethno-Religious Tolerance in Nigeria”- U.S. Ambassador Brownback
Lagos-The U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Samuel Brownback, has urged Nigerian political office holders, representatives of civil society and religious leaders to avoid amplifying…
U.S. and Partners Fund New Demographic Health Survey
Abuja – At a press conference today, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Mission Director Erin Holleran joined the Ministry of Health’s Permanent Secretary…
Remarks of Consul General F John Bray – Religious Tolerance Conference Lagos
As prepared for delivery We are together here today to recognize a simple idea: There is nothing more sacred than a human life. For that…
U.S. Embassy Supports Training of 44 Nigerian Medical Oncologists
Abuja – The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with Project PINK BLUE, kicked off medical training for 44 Nigerian clinical oncologists from August 13-25 at the…
Embassy Abuja Temporarily Suspends Consular Services
Abuja, Nigeria – Due to reasons beyond our control we are temporarily unable to provide regular services for visa and American Citizen Services in Abuja,…
Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Temporary Closure of U.S. Embassy Abuja’s Consular Section
Until further notice, all consular appointments at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja have temporarily ceased for both visa and for American Citizen Services. Consular functions…
Remarks for U.S. Chargé D’Affaires David J. Young Screening of Northern Education Initiative Plus F
I am pleased to welcome you all to the Embassy for this special preview of several new films produced under USAID’s Northern Education Initiative Plus…
Pharmaceutical Research and Development Institute Earns ISO Certification with USAID Support
Abuja – On August 9, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Mission Director Erin Holleran presented Minister of State for Health Dr. Osagie Ehanire…
Charge d’Affaires David Young’s Remarks – Plateau State Peace-building Summit (07302018)
(Note: Transcribed from audio recording) Your Excellency the Governor, the distinguished highnesses and traditional chiefs, service chiefs, religious leaders, the leadership of the Plateau Peace…
U.S. Embassy Commemorates World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
The U.S. Embassy Abuja, in collaboration with Devatop Centre for Africa Development, held a program on July 31 to commemorate World Day against Trafficking in…
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Aruna Amirthanayagam Remarks for VOA Film Screening – Boko Hara
Honorable representatives of the government of Nigeria, members of the diplomatic community, ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to welcome you to this special…
CPAO Aruna Amirthanayagam Talking Points for EducationUSA Pre-Departure Orientation
Good morning, parents, friends, and most importantly students. It’s my pleasure to join you for this morning’s send-off in advance of your departure to the…
Forging New Strategies for U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment – Remarks of Deputy Secretary of S
DEPUTY SECRETARY SULLIVAN: Thank you, Robert, for that kind introduction, and good morning, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be with you this morning. On behalf of…
U.S. Embassy Presents Awards to Three Winners of “NaijaGEMS” Photography Contest
On Friday July 6, 2018, the Country Public Affairs Officer Aruna Amirthanayagam presented prizes to the three top winners of the “NaijaGEMS” photography contest. The…
Remarks by U.S. Charge D ’affairs, Mr. David J. Young Photo Exhibition to Launch PEPFAR’s 15t
All protocols observed. Good afternoon. I would like to thank you for joining us at this Photo Exhibition. The exhibition affords us an occasion to…
Remarks at the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report Launch Ceremony
MS JOHNSTONE: Hello, and welcome to the Department of State. My name is Kari Johnstone and I’m the acting director for the Office to Monitor and…
President Buhari launches U.S.-Supported National AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey
Abuja – Today, at the Presidential Villa, President Muhammadu Buhari officially launched the Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) in partnership with the U.S.…
U.S. and U.K. Agree to Continue Joint Funding For ‘Free, Fair Elections’ in Nigeria
Abuja – On June 22, the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) amended a Memorandum…
