When President Jimmy Carter Visited Nigeria in 1978
Oct 1, 2024 · From March 31 to April 3, 1978, President Jimmy Carter of the United States visited Nigeria. This visit was made by Carter to strengthen U.S. relations with African nations, discuss critical issues like African liberation movements, and promote U.S. interests on the continent.
Jimmy Carter a trustworthy, compassionate friend to Nigeria, …
Dec 30, 2024 · President Tinubu fondly recalls President Carter as a trustworthy and compassionate friend to Nigeria. He lauds Carter's significant contributions through The Carter Centre, particularly his...
The Day Jimmy Carter, Who Died at 100, Visited Nigeria
Dec 30, 2024 · Former US President Jimmy Carter visited Nigeria on 31 March 1978. That was when General Olusegun Obasanjo was Military Head of State. Carter was the first US President to set foot on Nigerian soil.
Nigeria - Travels of the President - Travels - Department History ...
Jimmy Carter: Lagos: Met with President Obasanjo; first State visit of a U.S. President to sub-Saharan Africa. March 31–April 3, 1978: William J. Clinton: Abuja, Ushafa: Met with President Obasanjo and addressed the National Assembly. August 26–28, 2000: George W. Bush: Abuja: Met with President Obasanjo. July 11–12, 2003
US mission in Nigeria closes operation to honour Jimmy Carter
Jan 9, 2025 · The United States mission in Nigeria has said it will close its operation on Thursday to honour former President Jimmy Carter. The US mission stated this in a post on its official X handle on...
Lagos, Nigeria Joint Communiqué Issued at the Conclusion of …
President Carter expressed satisfaction with Nigeria's efforts in its capacity as Chairman of the OAU Good Offices Commission to restore peace between Ethiopia and Somalia. It was agreed that Nigeria should persevere in its efforts to get the parties in the dispute to negotiate a mutually acceptable and therefore durable solution.
‘Our country ignored Africa,’ Jimmy Carter said. He didn’t
Jan 5, 2025 · Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to make a state visit to sub-Saharan Africa, declaring “the day of the so-called ugly American is over.” The booming region is where the legacy of ...
Nigeria: Jimmy Carter - Biden, Tinubu, Other World Leaders …
Dec 31, 2024 · President Joe Biden of the United States, Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, and other world leaders yesterday paid glowing tribute to Jimmy Carter, the longest living US president, who died...
Jimmy Carter: Adieu to the champion of downtrodden - Nigeria, …
Dec 31, 2024 · In Nigeria, Jimmy Carter will forever be remembered for his glorious role in ushering the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) into the country 32 years ago. I wrote his tribute in this column when he turned 99 titled ‘Carter@99: Hearty Cheers to the Champion of Downtrodden – Nigeria, Nay Africa’.
‘Jimmy Carter Was A True Friend To Nigeria’ - Leadership News
President Tinubu fondly recalls President Carter as a trustworthy and compassionate friend to Nigeria. He lauds Carter’s significant contributions through The Carter Center, particularly his...