Global partnership: Gov Sani-Bello attends USADF forum in Washington DC
Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello is scheduled to attend a high-level forum organised by United States African Development Foundation (USADF) in Washington DC, United States of America, USA.
Governor Sani-Bello is attending the forum at the instance of USADF as a follow-up to discussion between Niger State Government led by the Governor and USADF, which began during Nigerian American Chambers of Commerce, (NACC)/Embassy of the United States, Economic Affairs Section, and Nigeria SMEs Conference which held between 16th and 18th October in Abuja, Nigeria.
It would be recalled that during the event, Governor Sani-Bello engaged with many high-level members of USADF at pre-NACC dinner, during the main event and later at the residence of United States of America’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador W. Stuart, Symington.
A statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Jibrin Baba Ndace at each of the events, the Governor unveiled the short, medium and long term strategy of the administration based on restoration agenda in key areas in the state to the audience.
The Governor was the keynote speaker at the main event.
The Governor is in the US with Chief of Staff, Hon Mikhail Al-amin Bmitosahi, Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Zakari Abubakar, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructural Development overseeing Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe, Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Haruna Nuhu Dukku and Special Adviser, Special Duties, Alhaji Umar Alkali.
USADF has ‘recognized the work done in agriculture and off-grid energy by the state, and align with (Governor Sani-Bello’s) mission to improve standards of living across Niger state.’
“United States African Development Foundation is an independent U.S. Government agency established by Congress to support African-owned enterprises which improve lives in poor and vulnerable communities in Africa. USADF invests directly in community enterprises, providing seed capital and local technical support to early stage agriculture, off- grid energy and youth- led enterprises in Africa”
