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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Nigerian President Buhari and Foreign Minister Onyeama

Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary Antony J. Blinken met virtually today with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama.  They discussed the global economic recovery, Nigeria’s security challenges and regional security issues, the effort against COVID-19, and the effects of climate change in the Sahel ...
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By | 27 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: , , , , ,

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before Virtual Meeting with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning.  Good afternoon, Mr. President. STAFF:  Good afternoon.  The president will be here – two seconds. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Minister, good to see you. FOREIGN MINISTER ONYEAMA:  Good to see you too, Secretary.  Excellent.  Looking well.  Congratulations also on your appointment and everything. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you so much.  And so great to ...
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By | 27 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: , , ,

Security Alert: U.S. Consulate Lagos

Location: Lagos, Nigeria Date:  04/27/2021 Event: Security Notice The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos has recently seen a notable increase in crime in Lagos.  Reports of robberies/smash-and-grabs on the roads by armed men have increased significantly on both Ikoyi and Victoria Island.  Typically, men on a motorcycle will follow a vehicle until it stops at a traffic light or intersection ...
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By | 27 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and YALI Alumni “10 Questions with Tony

Ms. Kenewendo:  A very good morning to you, Mr. Secretary.  We are very pleased to be with you this afternoon on our side, and I am being joined by several YALI alumni, so the Young African Leaders Initiative.  And they are all looking forward to engaging with you on how best we can strengthen U.S.-Africa ...
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By | 27 April, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: , , , ,

FACT SHEET: The United States and Nigeria: Strategic Partners

“We look forward to rejuvenating our partnership based on our shared values of democracy, respect for human rights, and robust people-to-people relations.” – Secretary Antony J. Blinken, March 1, 2021 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on April 27 will participate in a virtual visit to Nigeria, where he will meet with President Muhammadu Buhari ...
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By | 27 April, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: , , , ,

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