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U.S. Embassy Statement on Nigerian Gubernatorial and State Assembly Elections (April 13, 2015)

The United States Embassy in Nigeria congratulates the people of Nigeria and the Independent National Electoral Commission for an electoral process on April 11, 2015 that generally went well across the country and built on the success of the March 28 polling process. We have seen the reports of violence and alleged irregularities, particularly in ...
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By | 13 April, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases

Press Statement – Nigerian State-level Elections (April 10, 2015)

The United States again congratulates the people of Nigeria and the Nigerian Government on historic, well-conducted, and largely peaceful elections the weekend of March 28. The United States further commends Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its Chairman Attahiru Jega on the successful vote. We also recognize the professionalism with which the security services ...
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By | 10 April, 2015 | Topics: News

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Land and Sea Border Closure in Nigeria (April 10, 2015)

April 10, 2015 The Government of Nigeria has announced that all land and sea borders will be closed from 12:01 a.m. on April 8 until 11:59 p.m. on April 11 as a precautionary measure ahead of the gubernatorial elections.  At this time, air traffic remains unaffected. We recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing ...
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By | 10 April, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages

Statement by Secretary Kerry on Nigerian Election Results (April 2, 2015)

The United States congratulates the people of Nigeria and the Nigerian Government on historic and largely peaceful elections the weekend of March 28.  We especially applaud all voters who showed patience and demonstrated their commitment to participate in the democratic process. The United States commends Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its Chairman, Attahiru ...
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By | 2 April, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags:

Readout of the President’s Calls with Nigerian President Jonathan and President-Elect Buhari (April 1, 2015)

President Obama today spoke with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and separately with President-Elect Muhammadu Buhari to commend them for their leadership during Nigeria’s recent election. The President applauded President Jonathan for putting Nigeria and its people before politics by conceding the election and calling on his supporters to accept the outcome peacefully. President Obama congratulated ...
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By | 1 April, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags:

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