“We have worked with Nigeria on issues of elections, security, fighting infectious diseases, spurring broad-based, inclusive economic growth and others
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Ikon, a member of Peoples Democratic Party representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Constituency of Akwa Ibom State, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Saturday that the allegation was in bad taste
The US Embassy in Nigeria had in a letter to Dogara alleged that three members of the House – Rep. Mohammed Gololo (Bauchi), Rep. Samuel Ikon (Akwa Ibom) and Rep. Mark Gbillah ( Benue) – had during a visit to the US committed the crimes
He said the participants would participate in an intensive, six-week programme on academic excellence and leadership on business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership, public management and renewable energy at US colleges and universities
GE’s investment plans for Nigeria include a $250 million capital expenditure for the manufacturing facility in Calabar that will make Nigeria a regional hub for manufacturing, service and innovation, with an improved ability to support a broader range of product lines in power generation as well as oil and gas exploration and production
He said: “We are looking for stronger role by private sector in the power industries to support Nigeria for better generation, transmission and distribution
In his remark, Entwistle said Nigeria is not different from all other countries in the world with various degrees of challenges but that would not make it split
“No matter what others do, do everything in your power to stop violence and speak out against those who advocate it
The US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, stated this at the opening of a four-day workshop for Public Affairs Officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday in Abuja
Entwistle made the pledge in Kano during a visit to the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano as part of the continuation of his working visits to some parts of the country
Entwistle said that the US would partner with Nigeria to deal with all aspects of the economy, adding that its recent focus was in the area of health, which had been rewarding in Nigeria and Africa as a whole
Entwistle made this known in Sokoto State on Tuesday during a media roundtable
Entwistle said that unlike in other countries he had visited, the media in Nigeria was open for robust debates and news reports
The American envoy, who observed that corruption remains a global challenge, pledge his country’s continued support to the EFCC.
Even though he did not state the form the support will take, Entwistle said he was impressed with the programme of the Commission and that his country will support the EFCC “in any way we can”
Entwistle made the disclosure in Lagos when he visited the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Samuel Alade
Jega, who was receiving in audience, the United States of America Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, at the INEC headquarters, Abuja, said the Commission would only try its best but may be far from being perfect
“Obviously, counter terrorism has a military undertone but in my opinion, it has to be much more than tha