Umuahia — The United States of America has expressed its interest to gain a deeper understanding of every aspect of the South-east geopolitical zone with the world's sole super power already exploring the knowledge it needs for mutual economic and cultural development.

US Consular-General (CG) in Nigeria, Mr. Jeffrey Hawkins, made this known yesterday when he paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Abia State, Chief Theodore Orji, who was highly delighted to host the American visitors.

He explained that his team was on a week working visit to the South-east in order to interact with the people and inspect developmental projects being executed by the US in the region and in the process gain "deep understanding of the region."

Hawkins noted that such good knowledge of the people of South-east, whom he described as very industrious and adventurous, would be of mutual benefit because "the people stand to benefit the same thing that we stand to benefit".

He said that his country was desirous of exploring the vast investment opportunities existing in Abia and other states of the South-east, which are waiting to be tapped for the economic well being of the region.

On Nigeria's fledgling democracy, the Consular General said the US was so far satisfied at the state of affairs, saying that Nigeria's democracy vibrant."

"Nigeria's democracy is vibrant and working in many ways much like my democracy," he said while speaking with journlists after a banquet hosted in his honour, adding that it represents a work in progress and would keep getting better as the years go by.

Governor Orji in welcoming the US team, said the visit would put them in good stead to get a first hand knowledge of what they had read and heard about God's own state and its developmental strides.

Orji was hopeful that the visit of American delegation would do Abia a lot of good just as the US also stands to benefit from economic collaboration with Abia especially in the areas of economic and tourism development.

He noted that the state had a lot of tourist potential waiting to be exploited, citing the Long Juju" of Arochukwu and Ojukwu Bunker, among others.

He also urged the CG to assist in the development of Ambassador Secondary School, Ikwuano, which was established with the seed money provided by the CG.






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Umuahia — The United States of America has expressed its interest to gain a deeper understanding of every aspect of the South-east geopolitical zone with the world's sole super power already exploring the knowledge it needs for mutual economic and cultural development.

US Consular-General (CG) in Nigeria, Mr. Jeffrey Hawkins, made this known yesterday when he paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Abia State, Chief Theodore Orji, who was highly delighted to host the American visitors.

He explained that his team was on a week working visit to the South-east in order to interact with the people and inspect developmental projects being executed by the US in the region and in the process gain "deep understanding of the region."

Hawkins noted that such good knowledge of the people of South-east, whom he described as very industrious and adventurous, would be of mutual benefit because "the people stand to benefit the same thing that we stand to benefit".

He said that his country was desirous of exploring the vast investment opportunities existing in Abia and other states of the South-east, which are waiting to be tapped for the economic well being of the region.

On Nigeria's fledgling democracy, the Consular General said the US was so far satisfied at the state of affairs, saying that Nigeria's democracy vibrant."

"Nigeria's democracy is vibrant and working in many ways much like my democracy," he said while speaking with journlists after a banquet hosted in his honour, adding that it represents a work in progress and would keep getting better as the years go by.

Governor Orji in welcoming the US team, said the visit would put them in good stead to get a first hand knowledge of what they had read and heard about God's own state and its developmental strides.

Orji was hopeful that the visit of American delegation would do Abia a lot of good just as the US also stands to benefit from economic collaboration with Abia especially in the areas of economic and tourism development.

He noted that the state had a lot of tourist potential waiting to be exploited, citing the Long Juju" of Arochukwu and Ojukwu Bunker, among others.

He also urged the CG to assist in the development of Ambassador Secondary School, Ikwuano, which was established with the seed money provided by the CG.






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@ bolded. I am only interested in the observation made by the consular and his team, even the almighty America which Nigerians lick their azz and always seek to receive order from before taken decision is much aware about the bolded part which can spearhead rapid growth in Nigeria. If only Nigeria Govt can do away with tribalism/sentiment and paddy paddy then make good use of their foresight and see what their Godfather almighty American is seeing in the Eastern region.