The United States Secretary General, John Kerry, is billed to visit Nigeria
from Tuesday August 23rd to Wednesday August 24th to see President
Buhari and the 19 Northern state governors to discuss the fight against
terrorism in the region, economy and human rights issues.
A statement released today by the Information Office of the US Embassy in Nigeria, says;
“Kerry will meet with President Buhari to discuss counter terrorism
efforts, the Nigerian economy, the fight against corruption and human
rights issues. In Sokoto, he will deliver a speech on the importance of
resilient communities and religious tolerance in countering violent
extremism. In Abuja, the Secretary will meet with a group of adolescent
girls working to change community perceptions that devalue the role of
girls in society.”