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The United States Supports Democratic Process where the Will of Nigerian People is reflected in Results

As long-time friends of Nigeria, we continue to follow political developments ahead of off-cycle elections in the country.  The United States supports a democratic process where the will of the Nigerian people is reflected in the results, and does not favor any party or candidate. We are concerned with reports of the deteriorating political climate in ...
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By | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: , , ,

U.S. Chargé d' Affaires David Young (right), with Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shuaibu, during his visit to the Government House in Benin on Tuesday. Photo: U.S. Embassy.

U.S. Applauds Edo State’s Integrated Anti-Human Trafficking Framework

Benin City––U.S.  Chargé d’ Affaires David Young on Tuesday visited Edo State, where he met with government leaders, traditional rulers and civil society representatives with a view to understanding the socio-economic factors that perpetuate trafficking in persons in the state and the multi-faceted efforts being used to eradicate it. Speaking during a courtesy call on ...
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By | 27 March, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases | Tags: , , ,

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U.S. Consul General F. John Bray and USAID Mission Director Michael Harvey Visit Power Africa Projects and Partners in Edo State

 U.S. Consul General F. John Bray and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director for Nigeria Michael Harvey visited Edo State July 26 – 27 to assess the progress of partnered investments that advance U.S. President Barack Obama’s signature initiative Power Africa. Two out of three people in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to ...
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By | 28 July, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Lagos, News, Press Releases | Tags: , , , , ,

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U.S. Mission to Nigeria and Edo State Leaders Launch US$1 Million Program to Assist HIV/AIDS-Affected Children and Families

Benin– U.S. Consul General F. John Bray and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director for Nigeria Michael Harvey attended the launch of a US$1 million program to support HIV/AIDS-affected children and families.  H.E. First Lady of Edo State Iara Oshiomhole and Edo State Commissioner for Women Affairs Mrs. Aenena Jemitola Fulani-Ojo hosted ...
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By | 28 July, 2016 | Topics: Child and Family Matters, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: , , , , ,

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