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2019 Trafficking in Persons Report

Nigeria Makes Significant Efforts to Curtail Human Trafficking, but some work remains

Abuja – U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo officially released the 2019 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report in Washington, D.C. today.  As required by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, the TIP Report assesses governments around the world on their efforts to combat human trafficking. The 19th annual TIP Report includes assessments of more than ...
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By | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: , , ,

U.S Embassy Promotes Rock Art Preservation in Nigeria

On June 13, Country Public Affairs Officer (CPAO) Aruna Amirthanayagam led a team from the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria for the closing ceremony of a workshop focused on the preservation of Nigerian rock art heritage. Sponsored through the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, the workshop identified themes and ...
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By | 19 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Events, News | Tags: , ,

U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Kathleen FitzGibbon

U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Lauds U.S. and Nigerian Military Partnerships on Health

The Partnership between Nigeria’s Ministry of Defense (NMOD) Health Implementation Program (HIP) and the U.S. Department of Defense’s Walter Reed Army Institute of Research through its U.S. Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa/Nigeria (USAMRD-A/N) has played a primary role in curtailing the scourge of HIV/AIDS among troops, their families and civilians living around the barracks. “All combined, ...
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By | 19 June, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News | Tags: , , , ,

USAID Mission Director Stephen M. Haykin (center) surrounded by health stakeholders cuts a ceremonial ribbon marking the launch of the new $225 million Integrated Health Program which will support primary care in five Nigerian states.

New USAID ‘Integrated Health Program’ Will Help Save Lives Among the Most Vulnerable Nigerians

Abuja – On June 18, the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a new flagship health activity that will help five states in Nigeria improve access to primary health care services, essential commodities, and increase demand for services. The five-year, $225 million Integrated Health Program (IHP) will be implemented in Bauchi, Kebbi and ...
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By | 18 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: , , , ,

Dr Patrick Matemilola receives his PEPFAR Hero Award from US Ambassador W Stuart Symington

PEPFAR Heroes Awards

On June 10, 2019, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) – Nigeria Program – honored and gave awards to 16 nominated individuals that have made momentous contributions to the epidemic control of HIV in Nigeria. The event took place at the NAF Officer’s Mess and Suites, Kado, Abuja. The awardees are Professor Babatunde ...
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By | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: News, PEPFAR, Press Releases | Tags: , , ,

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