Bisa Williams, United States Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, who visited Nigeria, disclosed the US government’s position concerning Nigeria’s 2015 elections and the need for the authorities to ensure fair and non-violent polls.
In an interview, Bisa Williams stressed that the importance of diversifying the Nigerian economy. Excerpts:
US position on Nigerian elections?
Nigeria is a very fascinating and dynamic country and there are enormous interests and attractions from the international community, particularly the US, concerning your up coming elections.
Our government has said several times that we are looking forward to the elections being credible, fair, transparent and non-violent.
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The updated figure of Government Girls’ Secondary School (GGSS) Chibok kidnapped female students came as a shock. According to the figures obtained by Associated Press (AP), about 234 girls were abducted one week ago, significantly more than the figures reported by the government of Borno State.
Prominent Nigerians & music stars stormed Bayelsa for President Goodluck Jonathan's traditional wedding held on 5th of April.
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