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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: , , ,

Deputy Secretary Sullivan Delivers Opening Remarks at the United States-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum

Forging New Strategies for U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment – Remarks of Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan at the AGOA Forum

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 Secretary Pompeo, I’m honored to welcome you to the State Department. And on behalf of the United States Government, I’m delighted to open the 17th annual Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and ...
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By | 13 July, 2018 | Topics: Events, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: , , , , , ,

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson shake hands with Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama - March 12, 2018. Photo: U.S. Embassy/Ola Aworinde

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Remarks With Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama at a Press Availability

Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Presidential Villa Abuja, Nigeria March 12, 2018 MODERATOR: Gentlemen of the press, we are delighted to have hosted the American Secretary of State, Mr. Rex Tillerson, who just left our president a short while ago. Now he is here with our minister of foreign affairs, and they are going to ...
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By | 13 March, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: , , , ,

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson shake hands with Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama - March 12, 2018. Photo: U.S. Embassy/Ola Aworinde

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Remarks With Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama at a Press Availability

Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Presidential Villa Abuja, Nigeria March 12, 2018 MODERATOR: Gentlemen of the press, we are delighted to have hosted the American Secretary of State, Mr. Rex Tillerson, who just left our president a short while ago. Now he is here with our minister of foreign affairs, and they are going to ...
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By | 12 March, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: , , , ,

US Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass), giving remarks at the Co-Creation Hub, Lagos. On stage: L-R: US Representative Karen Bass (D-Calif), US Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), USAID Ann Mei Chang, and CEO Main One Cable Company Funke Opeke." alt="US Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass), giving remarks at the Co-Creation Hub, Lagos. On stage: L-R: US Representative Karen Bass (D-Calif), US Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), USAID Ann Mei Chang, and CEO Main One Cable Company Funke Opeke.

U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey Visits Nigeria, Seeks to Expand Internet Access in Africa (August 13, 2016)

Lagos –– United States Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), the ranking Democratic Party member on the Africa and Global Health Policy Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is leading a congressional delegation to Lagos from August 12 to 14. He heard from Nigerian technology leaders and young entrepreneurs on August 13 regarding their successes and challenges, and ...
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By | 13 August, 2016 | Topics: Events, Press Releases | Tags: , , ,

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