{"id":69186,"date":"2016-05-04T01:29:42","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T23:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/100-young-nigerians-to-be-unveiled-as-new-mandela-washington-fellows\/"},"modified":"2016-05-04T01:29:42","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T23:29:42","slug":"100-young-nigerians-to-be-unveiled-as-new-mandela-washington-fellows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/100-young-nigerians-to-be-unveiled-as-new-mandela-washington-fellows\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Young Nigerians to be Unveiled as New Mandela Washington Fellows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span dir=\"ltr\"> ABUJA, Nigeria, May 3, 2016\/APO (African Press Organization)\/ &#8212; <\/span><\/p>\n<p \/>\n<p>The U.S. Mission to Nigeria will introduce 100 young Nigerian leaders recently selected to participate in the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship Program for Young African Leaders. \u00a0U.S. Ambassador James F. Entwistle will deliver keynote remarks during a special reception in the newest fellows\u2019 honor.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p \/>\n<p \/>\n<p>What: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction of the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellows<\/p>\n<p \/>\n<p>When: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. sharp<\/p>\n<p \/>\n<p>Press Arrival: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3:45 p.m.-4:15p.m. (No admittance after 4:15p.m.)<\/p>\n<p \/>\n<p>Where: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 U.S. Embassy, Plot 1075, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District, Abuja\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p \/>\n<p>Interested journalists who wish to participate in this event should register in advance with Sani Mohammed by phone or text at 0703-408-5920 or via e-mail at MohammedS@state.gov.<\/p>\n<p \/>\n<p>Please Note: Participating journalists are encouraged to arrive at the Embassy no later than 4:15 p.m. to allow adequate time for security screening.\u00a0 Please bring this invitation and your media credentials for easy identification.\u00a0 Note that laptops, cell phones, and liquids are not allowed in the Embassy.\u00a0 However, recording devices like portable recorders and cameras will be allowed into the compound.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ABUJA, Nigeria, May 3, 2016\/APO (African Press Organization)\/ &#8212; The U.S. Mission to Nigeria will introduce 100 young Nigerian leaders recently selected to participate in the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship Program for Young African Leaders. \u00a0U.S. Ambassador James F. 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