Sunday, March 14, 2010

State Visits by Ambassador Robin Renée Sanders

State Visits of Nigerian States by Her Excellency, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Honorable Robin Renée Sanders

Abia
Courtesy Call on Governor Theodore Orji on (May 22, 2009)

Adamawa
Courtesy Call on Governor General Murtala Nyako (Rtd), Courtesy call on the Lamido of Adamawa, Policy Speech at American University of Nigeria, and Signing of the MOU for USTDA (October 18, 2008)

Anambra
Courtesy Call on Governor Mr. Peter Obi (September 18, 2008), Courtesy Call on Obi of Onitsha (February 21, 2009), Courtesy Call on Eze Nri, Uli Women Painters, and Odinani Meseum (June 2009). Traditional Titles Confered on Ambassador Sanders: Ada Nri - First born meaning Daughter of Nri (February 21, 2009)

Akwa Ibom
Visit to Exxon Mobile (December 1, 2008)

Bauchi
Courtesy Call on Governor Mallam Isa Yuguda, Visits to American Corner and Yankari Game Reserve (April 1, 2009)

Bayelsa
Courtesy Call on Governor Timipre Sylva, Visit to two vocational training sites

Benue
Courtesy Call on Governor Rt. Hon. Gabriel Suswam, USAID/MARKETS (Farmers program), Visit to OLAM Industries (March 1, 2009)

Borno
Courtesy Call on Governor Senator (Dr) Alhaji Modu Sheriff, Courtesy Call on the Shehu of Borno, Roundatable with prominent Islamic Scholars / Leaders, Visit to AGSP School, deliver Policy Speech (June 30, 2009)

Cross River

Courtesy Call on Governor Senator Liyel Imoke, Malaria Campaign Launch, tour of the Tinapa Business resort, the Marina Resort, National Museum and Obudu Cattle Ranch Resort (December 20, 2008)

Delta
Enroute to Bayelsa (Feb, 2008), Ambassador's Scholarship event with Mr. Bruce Onobrakpeya (May 20, 2009)

Ebonyi
Courtesy Call on Governor Martins Elechi, Courtesy Call on the State First Lady, visit to PEPFAR Site at the Maternity Hospital (May 23, 2009). Traditional Titles Confered on Ambassador Sanders: Nne Oma of Ebonyi meaning Good Mother of Ebonyi (May 23, 2009)

Edo
Courtesy Call on Governor Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, Courtesy Call on Oba of Benin, visit University of Benin, met with acting VC, Visit to University of Benin Teaching Hospital, visit PEPFAR/USAID site at the Benin City Hospital, and visit CDC project site (February 12, 2009)

Enugu
Courtesy Call on Governor Mr. Chime Sullivan, Visit to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, met with the VC and officials of the Faculty of Arts, visited with Uli painters at Inyi, visits possible american Corner sites (September 19, 2008 and June, 2009)

Ekiti
Met with DHRF winner, met with select CSO groups on recent elections and other issues in Ekiti State (July 6, 2009)

Gombe
Courtesy Call on Deputy Governor, Courtesy Call on Emir, Visit to CDC Site at the Specialist Hospital, Visit Gombe State University, met with the VC, distribute books and bags to students. (June 29, 2009)

Imo
Courtesy Call on Governor Ikedi Ohakim, visit Igbo Cultural Center (May 22, 2009)

Jigawa
Courtesy Call on Governor Alhaji Sule Lamido, Courtesy Call on Emir, commission CDC/PEPFAR site (May 14, 2009)

Kaduna
Courtesy Call on Governor Arch. Namadi Sambo, visit AGSP school, donated bicycles to the Police at the Police Community Policing training event with INL, visit to ABU, Zaria, Call on the Emir of Zazzau, commissioning of CMSE food storage facility in Zaria, visit to Jaji training center, visit the ADF cashew processing project (July 20, 2008 and February 17, 2009 and two other times)

Kano
Courtesy Call on Governor Mallam Ahmed Shekarau, Courtesy Call on Emir, visit to American Corner, visited 2 USAID agro processing plants, Bayero University, commissioned a borehole with the 1st Lady of Kano State at a USAID integrated school and water program in partnership with Coca-Cola Nigeria, visit to A/G office, MIST books donation event and Black History month events (visited the State four times)

Katsina
Courtesy Call on Deputy Governor, Courtesy Call on Governor Alhaji Ibrahim Shema, visit the Yar'Adua University, Pilot Engagement with States meeting, Signing of MOD with the Katsina State Gov, Policy Speech at the Yar'Adua University, courtesy call on Hajia Dada, Mother of President Yar'Adua, Courtesy Call on Emir of Daura (July 19, 2008, May 14, 2009, and Dec. 09, 2009)

Kebbi
Courtesy Call on Deputy Governor, Courtesy Call on Emir of Gwandu, visit to Emir's Women Microfinace group, visit PEPFAR site at the General Hospital (December 8, 2009)

Kogi
Courtesy Call on Governor Alhaji Ibrahim idris, Courtesy Call on Olujummu of Ijummuland, Nike Cultural Center, distributed books and back packs at AGSP School, visited the state hospital (April 30, 2009). Traditional Titles Confered on Ambassador Sanders: Yeye Oba of Ijummu- Queen Mother of Ijummu land (April 30, 2009)

Kwara
Courtesy Call on Governor Dr. Abubarkar Bukola Saraki, Courtesy Call on Emir of Ilorin, Iftaar dinner with Members of the State Executive Council, give remarks Kwara Free Malaria Campaign, visit to Shonga Farms
(September 21, 2008)

Lagos
Courtesy Call on Governor Barrister Babatunde Fashola and various other projects such as visits to schools, Cultural programs; and Policy speeches; visit to the Lagos Business School, Fulbright (2 NIIA) Conferences, Ambassador Self Help Projects, American Corner, commissioning of the AGOA Center, Courtesy Call on Oba of Lagos etc (March 1, 2008 etc and more than 20+ visits to the State)

Nassarawa
AGSP School, Keffi (January 30, 2009)

Niger
Courtesy Call on Governor, Chief Servant, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, Courtesy Call on Emir of Minna, visit the Federal University of Technology-FUT, visit New Horizon-AGSP School, meet with religious leaders, visit with former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) (January 29, 2009 out of the two visits to the State)

Ogun
Courtesy Call on Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel, visit CDC blood transfusion site in Hospital. Also met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Literature Nobel Prize Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. (March 2, 2009)

Ondo
Courtesy Call on Governor Dr. Olusegun Kokumo Agagu, visit to MARKETS Program -MATNA Farms cassava processing plant (July 6, 2009)

Osun
Courtesy Call on Governor Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Courtesy Call on Ataoja of Osogbo. (March 25, 2009)

Oyo
Courtesy Call on Governor Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, visit the University of Ibadan, visit the American Corner (March 25, 2009 out of the three visits to the State)

Plateau
Courtesy Call on Governor Jonah Jang, Visit to American Corner, and Visited the University of Jos Teaching Hospital and CDC Project site (January 15, 2008)

Rivers
NGO Roundtable with IFESH and USAID, CSO Roundtable with IFESH and PAS, IT Training, and visit to AGSP School (Feb, 2008 and May 20, 2009)

Sokoto
Courtesy Call on Acting Governor, Courtesy call on Sultan, Courtesy call on Governor, Visit the Usman Dan Fodio University, meet with VC, Faculty heads and University Governing body. YES program Roundtable, commissioning of CMSE Borehole and solar Panels at Goronyo, visits to the American Corner, meet with YES, Fulbrighters, Students etc, POLIO Plus Campaign with the Sultan (May 11, 2008 and December 07, 2009 out of the three visits to the State)

Taraba
Courtesy Call on Governor Alh. Danbaba Suntai, Courtesy Call on Emir fo Muri, AGOA Seminar, visit to Highland Tea at Mambilla (November 12, 2008). Traditional Titles Conferred on Ambassador Sanders: Gimbiyan Muri - Princess of Muri - November 12, 2008

Yobe
Courtesy Call on Governor Alhaji Mahmud Shinkafi (June 30, 2009)

Zamfara
Courtesy Call on Governor Alhaji Mamman Ali, Courtesy Call on Emir, visit to USAID Fistula Hospital and Training Center at the Gusau General Hospital (May 10, 2008)

FCT
Various programs, meetings, courtesy calls and events at the Ambassador’s Residence