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Over 41,000 Sub-Saharan Africans Currently Studying in U.S. Institutions—EducationUSA
The EducationUSA section of the U.S. Department of State says no fewer than 41,000 students from Sub-Saharan Africa are currently studying in American universities and colleges.
The network made this known on Wednesday at the second annual two-day EducationUSA Sub-Saharan Africa virtual fair.
The network promotes U.
S. higher education to students around the world by offering detailed and current information about opportunities to study at accredited institutions in the U. S.The network of over 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories also provides services to the U.S. higher education community.
This is to help institutional leaders meet their recruitment and campus internationalisation goals.
Mr Eric Kneedler, Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, said that American colleges valued international students.
According to him, American institutions have over the past year, demonstrated their commitment to supporting international students and navigating the unprecedented circumstances that came with the pandemic.
“We have witnessed firsthand the adaptability of the U.S. institutions in ensuring that international students continue to access their education with as minimal interruptions as possible.
“Schools have also been innovative and intentional in their engagements.
“This commitment is on display at this virtual EducationUSA fair, where prospective students will receive comprehensive, impartial and current information on study opportunities in the U.S.”
Kneedler said that American education could be accessed not only on campus, but also from home through online programmes and certifications, or hybrid options that combined in person and virtual classes.
“Whatever you envision for your education, there are numerous possibilities in the United States, for you to achieve your goals and you can rest assured you have a supportive accessible community that truly wants you to succeed,” he said.
Fadzi Muzhandu, an Education USA advisor in Zimbabwe, highlighted smart ways through which prospective undergraduate students could find “best fit schools”.
According to her, selecting colleges and universities is the hardest part of the U.S. admissions process.
She said that there were over 4000 accredited institutions in the country, making the selection process a tricky one.
Muzhandu added that there were five key steps in the process of applying to American universities, stressing that researching options was one of the most important parts.
“This is the most time consuming process but you have to learn to use resources online, especially google.”
The EducationUSA Advisor said that in strategising for success, prospective students should maximize their chances of admission by applying to as many schools as possible.
She urged students to determine their non-negotiable criteria when selecting schools of interest.
This, she said can be the quality of the institution, diversity, facilities available, academic strength in courses of study, tuition, and the availability of financial aid for international students.
She also stressed the importance of completing applications, adding that some students work hard in finding schools that offered scholarships and financial aid but would give up towards the end.
“Regardless of how much work you put into the application process, if you do not complete your application, if you do not click submit on your application, no one gets to see your amazing profile.”
She said that with more than one million international students in the U.S., the country was the number one recipient of international students in the world, making it a choice destination for students.
“Students in Sub-Saharan Africa have become the most mobile tertiary students in the world. From this part of the continent we are sending more students abroad than any other parts of the world.
“If you apply and get accepted to attend, you will be joining the over 41,000 exceptional students who are already there,” she said.
The first day of the fair had in attendance 60 colleges and universities from 26 U.S. states with their representatives on ground to connect with African students virtually. (NAN)
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to embrace their cultural diversity and promote unity and respect within the diverse nation.
The first lady made the call in her message on Wednesday in commemoration of the 2025 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
“The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, highlights the profound strength that lies our differences and the shared humanity that connects us all.
”There is indeed strength and unity in diversity.
“Nigeria for example is blessed with over 250 ethnic groups, each speaking a different language, but it is through our dialogue, our interactions, and our mutual respect that we find true identity and unity.
“On this day, I encourage every Nigerian to celebrate our cultural richness, to listen with empathy, and to lead with understanding.
“Let us embrace this journey together and shape a brighter future for Nigeria and the world,” Mrs Tinubu said.
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is celebrated every year on May 21, to raise awareness on the role of Culture in sustainable socio-economic growth and development. (NAN)
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Executive Committee has approved the award of contract for the construction of access roads in Durumi and Mabushi Districts and other infrastructural projects.
Mr Richard Dauda, acting Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday, while briefing journalists after the 14th committee’s meeting, chaired by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
Dauda said that a contract was approved for the construction of access roads in Durumi District.
He explained that the contract would involve the construction of several access roads, drainages and culverts totalling about 1.7-kilometres in Durumi, around the Apostolic Church.
He added that the committee also approved the provision of access roads and infrastructure to parts of Mabushi District, particularly the Kez Udezue street, and other roads in the area.
He said that the scope of that project involves the provision of access roads, underground drainage services, street lighting, and other facilities like water and sewage collectors.
Also approved, according to the acting FCDA boss, is an emergency contract for erosion control affecting water pipelines.
He explained that the erosion affected a major water pipeline from Lower Usuma Dam through Kubwa to Airport Road and down to Gwagwalada.
“Erosion had taken place on the major pipeline feeding the various tanks up to Gwagwalada and it was a threat to the major water supply to all these areas.
“So, a Chinese company, CGC Nigeria Ltd. was invited to carry out the emergency work on the sites and the approval at the committee’s meeting was to finalise the emergency repair,” he said.
Dauda also said that the committee equally approved the award of contract for the complete renovation, furnishing and technical installations at the Department of State Security Headquarters.
“Another memo was for the construction of one block of a Magistrate Court in Jabi,” he said.
Earlier, the Chief of Staff to the FCT Minister, Mr Chidi Amadi, explained that 13 memos were submitted for consideration, out of which nine were examined and approved.
Amadi added that the nine memos were approved to deepen the infrastructural development and upgrade of the capital city and its environment. (NAN)
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration has renovated and furnished more than 60 public schools across the territory.
Wike stated this after inspecting some ongoing projects in Gwagwalada and Kwali Area Councils of the territory on Friday.
He explained that beyond road projects, the FCT Administration had invested hugely in improving critical infrastructure in the health and education sectors among others.
According to him, every sector will receive the needed attention, and no one will be left behind.
“We have done a lot of work in schools. The schools we have renovated and furnished are more than 60 so far.
“I can tell you that no sector would be left abandoned, every sector will be focused on.”
The minister, however, pointed out that “good road network is what brings development.
“When there are no roads, which school will you go to?
“When there are no roads, which hospital will you go to?
“So first of all, the key thing that drives development is a good road network all over the world.
“If you’re talking about agriculture, how will you go and harvest your produce when there is no road?”
Wike said that the farming communities along the A2 to Pai road would be happy that they now have a road network to take their farm produce to the city and markets to sell.
He added that good road networks also impacted positively in reducing insecurity.
He explained that when people commit offences and there was no road to chase them, it would become a problem.
“But when you see this kind of road with streetlights, you will have to think twice before you commit any offence,” the minister said. (NAN)
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