‎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

‎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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