U.S. Delegation Attends Inauguration of New Nigerian President

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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 27, 2015

President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Nigeria to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Nigeria to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on May 29, 2015.

The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State, will lead the delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation:

* The Honorable James F. Entwistle, U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Department of State
* The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Department of State
* General David M. Rodriguez, Commander, U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM)
* The Honorable Grant T. Harris, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs, National Security Council
* Mr. Hakeem Olajuwon, NBA Legend and Olympic Gold Medalist

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