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DCM Applauds U.S. Fulbright Scholars Work in Nigeria
(Abuja, May 8, 2008)

 Fulbright Scholars listen to DCM's Remarks
Fulbright Scholars listen to DCM's RemarksFull size 
Addressing U.S. Fulbright faculty and students during a one-day meeting in Abuja, Deputy Chief of Mission Lisa Piascik praised the Fulbright scholars for their contributions to strengthening the relationship of friendship and cooperation between the American and Nigerian people.

“We want to help Nigeria achieve its goals in education; in ensuring peace and security, in community development and in capacity building with the youths,” said DCM Piascik. “As Fulbright scholars and students, we see you as part of that strategy that will build a stronger relationship between Nigeria and the U.S.” (more)

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MEDIA NOTE: Rewards for Justice War Crimes Program Renews Search for Fugitives of Rwandan Genocide

Program to bring to justice those responsible for the 1994 genocide
(May 13, 2008)

Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Jendayi E. Frazer and Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues Clint Williamson announced today the renewal of the “Rewards for Justice” (RFJ) War Crimes program to bring to justice those responsible for the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.  (more)

Jadesola Akande’s Unfinished Business: A Tribute
(Abuja, May 9, 2008)

I first met Professor Jadesola Akande in the visitor’s lobby of the United States Consulate General in Lagos in April 1990.  A State Department Desk Officer covering inter alia human rights and democratization issues, I was on an orientation tour that would take me to 7 African countries.  (more)

U.S. Embassy-Funded Nigerian Movie Wins 2008 Zuma Award
(Abuja, May 8, 2009)

 Zuma Film Festival
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“Tsintsiya” (The Broom), a Hausa movie adaptation of the 1950s classic musical West Side Story has won the 2008 Zuma Award for best film on social issues.  Tsintsiya producer, Hamisu Lamido Iyan-Tama received the award presented by an official of the Federal Ministry of Information and Communications at the closing ceremony of the biennial Zuma Film Festival held at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja on May 8th. (more)

U.S. Consulate Lagos Celebrates World Press Freedom Day 
(Lagos, May 5, 2008)

Mr. Gerhardson making his speech 
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos co-sponsored a program with the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), to mark the 2008 World Press Freedom Day on May 5.  Public Affairs Officer Tim Gerhardson and Mr. Gbenga Adefaye, Editor,  Vanguard Newspaper, addressed over 75 journalists from the major electronic and print media.  (more)

Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program Workshop for Prospective Applicants Held in Lagos 
(Lagos, May 2, 2008)

Participants listen with rapt attention as the presentations are made  
The Public Affairs Section, U.S. Consulate Lagos organized a workshop to inform prospective applicants for the Hubert H. Humphrey (HHH) Fellowship on how to “Apply successfully for the HHH program”. The participants viewed a video on the Humphrey Program “Building a World Together. The Public Diplomacy Officer, Mary Lou Johnson-Pizarro gave an overview of the purpose of the program and highlighted some key eligibility criteria. (more)

Investing in People is U.S. Diplomatic Mission's Core Program in Nigeria - U.S. Embassy Counselor for Public Affairs Reiterates in Yola
(Yola, April 29-30, 2008)

(l) Alhaji Mohammed Bello, Dr. Alkasum Abba, Alhaji Mohammed Aminu, Arc. Bello Ahmad and CPAO-Atim George 
The U. S. Embassy's Counselor for Public Affairs Atim Eneida George visited American University of Nigeria(AUN) and the Fombina Palace Museum in Yola April 29 - 30, on her first familiarization tour of Adamawa State. Ms. George explored collaborative opportunities and shared information on the U.S. Diplomatic Mission's concept of investing in people for development through education and community participation. (more)

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