The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama. Secretary Pompeo expressed condolences for the loss of life in recent ISIS West Africa attacks in the northeast, and the two discussed Nigeria’s ongoing civilian protection and counter-terrorism efforts. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign ...
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By U.S. Mission Nigeria | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: African Development Bank, COVID-19, Geoffrey Onyeama, Michael R. Pompeo
Press Statement
Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State We condemn the recent senseless and brazen killings of civilians in northern Nigeria. In recent weeks, suspected ISIS West Africa militants launched multiple attacks in Borno State, killing more than 120 civilians, including women, children, and the elderly. On June 9, unidentified armed bandits attacked a village in Katsina State, killing dozens. These ...
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By U.S. Mission Nigeria | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Borno, Children, Civilians, Michael R. Pompeo, Northern Nigeria, violence, Women
PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE Technological advancements that provide greater interconnectivity also offer greater opportunity for exploitation by malicious actors who target at-risk Americans. Today, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control took action against six Nigerian nationals, pursuant to Executive Order 13694 as amended, for conducting ...
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By U.S. Mission Nigeria | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Fraud, Michael R. Pompeo, Technology
On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as they mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time of introspection, service, and compassion. In the United States, under normal circumstances, many mosques, homes, and community centers ...
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By U.S. Mission Nigeria | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: iftar, Michael R. Pompeo, Muslim, Ramadan, Religious Freedom
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC The United States congratulates the people of Nigeria on a successful presidential election, and President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election. We commend all those Nigerians who participated peacefully in the election and condemn those whose acts of violence harmed Nigerians and the electoral process. We ...
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By U.S. Mission Nigeria | 1 March, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Democracy, Election, Michael R. Pompeo, Nigeria, Pompeo
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC October 1, 2018 I would like to convey warm wishes to the government and people of Nigeria on the 58th anniversary of your independence. Nigeria remains a key partner and friend of the United States. Through its strengthening democracy, its dynamic economy, and the great ...
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By U.S. Mission Nigeria | 1 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Independence, Michael R. Pompeo
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 U.S. Mission Nigeria | 13 July, 2018 | Topics: Events, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Africa, AGOA, bilateral trade, Donald J. Trump, John Sullivan, Michael R. Pompeo, TRade
MS JOHNSTONE: Hello, and welcome to the Department of State. My name is Kari Johnstone and I’m the acting director for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. Thank you all for joining us today to mark the release of the 18th annual Trafficking in Persons or TIP Report. It is an honor to ...
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By U.S. Mission Nigeria | 2 July, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Reports, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Heroes, Human Trafficking, Michael R. Pompeo, TIP Report
On World Refugee Day, we join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and our international partners in commemorating the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes due to persecution and conflict. As global displacement has reached record levels, it is vital that new actors ...
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By U.S. Mission Nigeria | 20 June, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: American People, Conflicts, Displaced Persons, Michael R. Pompeo, World Refugee Day
Remarks Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC May 29, 2018 MS NAUERT: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the State Department. Thank you for coming in so early this morning for the unveiling of the
International Religious Freedom Report . I’d like to first introduce Secretary Pompeo, who will give some brief remarks and an announcement. ...
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By U.S. Mission Nigeria | 30 May, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Donald J. Trump, International Religious Freedom, Michael R. Pompeo
Few Americans possess a resume as varied as that of Mike Pompeo: first in his class at West Point, an editor of the Harvard Law Review, entrepreneur, congressman and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Add a new line to that resume: America’s chief diplomat. Pompeo, 54, was sworn in 26 April 2018 as the ...
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By U.S. Mission Nigeria | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Michael R. Pompeo
