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CPAO Aruna Amirthanayagam giving remarks at Daniel Pearl World Music Day event in Abuja. Photo Credit: U.S. Embassy/Olaoluwa Aworinde

Remarks by Country Public Affairs Officer Aruna Amirthanayagam – Daniel Pearl World Music Day 2019

Welcome to the Daniel Pearl World Music Days Concert. It is my pleasure to host this event tonight with Jake’s. The theme for this year’s commemoration is, “Harmony for Humanity.” There could not be a better time for all of us to harmonize for humanity. We’re excited about the incredible musical line-up set to perform ...
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By | 18 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: , , , ,

Message for U.S. Citizens – Changes to Follow-up Appointment Scheduling in Abuja

Abuja’s American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit is announcing changes to its appointment scheduling policy. Effective 21 October 2019, appointments for applicants with pending passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) cases must schedule appointments on Wednesdays. Appointments for the following types of services must be scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: Initial applications ...
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By | 18 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: , ,

U.S. Consul General Welcomes 2019 Mandela Washington Fellows

Lagos––Thursday, the U.S. Mission welcomed the young Nigerians who participated in the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship to a reunion conference held in Lagos. Fifty-six Nigerians were among the 700 young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa who recently completed a six-week intensive academic and leadership program at some of the most prestigious U.S. colleges and universities. At the ...
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By | 17 October, 2019 | Topics: Lagos, News, Press Releases | Tags: , , ,

U.S. Embassy Counselor for Public Affairs Aruna Amirthanyagam in Taraba

U.S. Embassy Counselor for Public Affairs Discusses American Educational & Cultural Exchange Opportunities While Touring Taraba State

Embassy Counselor for Public Affairs, Aruna Amirthanayagam, led an educational and cultural affairs team on a three-day trip to Jalingo, Taraba State.  The trip, from October 2-4, broadened the reach of U.S. Embassy educational and cultural programs, increased support to alumni of U.S. exchange programs, and built new relationships with individuals and institutions in the ...
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By | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: , , ,

Transcript: Telephonic Press Briefing with Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs, Tibor P. Nagy, Jr.

SPECIAL BRIEFING VIA TELEPHONE OCTOBER 2, 2019 OPERATOR: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Assistant Secretary Nagy at the UN General Assembly Conference. At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode. Later there will be an opportunity for your questions. Instructions will follow at that time. If you ...
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By | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Africa, Key Officials, News, Speeches | Tags: , , , , ,

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