‎US awards grants to 15 civil society organisations in Nigeria

James Entwistle

James Entwistle, US Ambassador to Nigeria

By Simon Ateba

James Entwistle, US Ambassador to Nigeria
James Entwistle, US Ambassador to Nigeria

‎The United State Government has awarded grants to 15 civil society organisations in Nigeria to boost efforts in promoting democratic reforms‎ in the country, a statement said on Friday.

Ambassador James F. Entwistle will preside over ‎the official award ceremony on Monday 10 November‎, the United States Embassy in Nigeria said in a statement.

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The grant falls under the US Agency for International Development’s (USAID) “Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement” project.

The Mission said USAID will implement the five-year programme in collaboration with the Chevron Foundation’s Partnership for the Niger Delta.

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