Kerry-led US delegation to arrive in Nigeria Friday, May 29

Monjola Sotubo 08:31 - 28 May 2015

John Kerry

The delegation, to be led by Secretary of State, John Kerry will attend the event in Abuja as representatives of President Barack Obama who will be absent.

The US delegation to the inauguration of President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari is set to arrive Nigeria on Friday, May 29, 2015.

The delegation, to be led by Secretary of State, John Kerry will attend the event in Abuja as representatives of President Barack Obama who will be absent.

This was disclosed via a statement released on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, by the US Department of State.

Other members of the delegation include US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, basketballer, Hakeem Olajuwon, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield and General David M. Rodriguez, Commander, US Africa Command (USAFRICOM) among others.