Peoples Gazette
The U.S. government says its universities admit about 13,000 Nigerians every year.
Stephen Ibelli, spokesman for the U.S. consulate general in Lagos disclosed this during the launch of the ‘Windows on America’ Hub at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Tuesday.
He described Nigerians as one of the most dominant immigrant groups in the U.S.
“’Windows on America’ are free spaces that offer services to students to learn about how to study in the United States and how to apply for scholarships to study abroad,” said Mr Ibelli.
He added, “The hub will help to promote mutual understanding between the U.S. and great youths of Nigeria to access information about the country, its government, history, culture, and education system.
“We have about 13,000 Nigerians admitted to study in the U.S. yearly. This shows that both nations share diverse cultural uniqueness.”
Mr Ibelli, who said the programmes offered at the hub would be free of charge for all interested youths, urged them to take advantage of the platform and resources provided to develop themselves.
He appreciated the university management for the partnership and for their efforts which he said culminated in setting up the hub.
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