American National Week

2008

United States Celebrates Democracy and Diversity

February 21 - March 8, 2008

The United States Mission to Nigeria announces it's first ever "America and Nigeria: Partners in the Celebration of Democracy and Diversity," a two-week program of cultural and civic events to mark the 232nd anniversary of American independence. Taking place in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan from February 21 through March 8, the program will feature public performances and master classes by American jazz musicians The Fabulous Four and American soloist Ursuline Kairson. The artists will perform at the U.S. National Day receptions in Abuja and Lagos. U.S. Ambassador Robin Reneé Sanders will also highlight the breadth and depth of our partnership with Nigeria at events throughout the country.

"Our two nations are each enriched and strengthened by the diversity of our peoples and cultures. Democracy is the unifying force that binds our diversity into national unity. Through our partnership with one another, we celebrate our shared values of democracy and diversity," explains Ambassador Sanders in describing the theme of this year's celebrations.

Investing in people is a key focus of the U.S. framework for partnership with Nigeria and our people-to-people relationship. (more)

Press Releases

• USG and Nigeria Commissions state-of- the-art laboratory for drug research (February 20, 2008)
• United States Celebrates Democracy and Diversity (February 20, 2008)

Programs and Events

• Ms. Ursuline Kairson’s Music Concert Wraps Up U.S. National Cultural Week in Abuja (February 29, 2008)
• U.S. Embassy Celebrates National Day (February 28, 2008)
• Jazz Concert Thrills Audience At NTA Arena (February 27, 2008)
• American Musician Ursuline Kairson Teaches Nigerian Youth (February 27, 2008)
• Rosa Parks Honored During United States Celebration of Democracy and Diversity (February 27, 2008)
• Follow Your Dreams, says American Musician to Young Nigerians (February 26, 2008)
• U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria Launches joint Youths Skills Development Program with LEAP Africa and Microsoft (February 25, 2008)
• USG and Nigeria Commissions State-of- the-Art Laboratory for Drug Research (February 21, 2008)