The United States Embassy in Nigeria is to send 700 Nigerian Students to study in its country.
This was disclosed in a statement by US Embassy in Nigeria.
“700 students are benefiting from the U.S. Mission’s EducationUSA advising services in Nigeria, including 73 Opportunity Funds recipients.”
Speaking at the pre-departure orientations ceremony for students, the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Rolf Olson expressed hope that the students will be good Ambassadors.
“The students will enhance Nigerian infrastructure and society as future doctors, entrepreneurs, engineers, politicians, and so much more and that they will share their knowledge and skills with their own communities in Nigeria upon their return.“
For his part, the Lagos Public Affairs Officer Joseph Kruzich, charged the students to make use of every available opportunity.
“I urge you to take advantage of all the opportunities American universities have to offer and become actively involved in the many organizations and clubs that will enrich your experience as a foreign student.”
Last year, over 14,000 Nigerian students were enrolled in over 1,000 U.S. higher education institutions.
Worldwide, Nigeria is the 10th largest contributor of foreign students to the United States.
EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State-supported network of over 430 international student advising centres across the world that provide information and guidance on the U.S. higher education admissions process.
EducationUSA’s Opportunity Funds Program assists highly qualified students, who are likely to be awarded full financial aid from U.S. colleges and universities, but lack the financial means to cover their pre-U.S. arrival costs such as application fees, test fees, and international airfare.
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