Nigeria has repeatedly captured headlines in the past year as it faced challenges from Ebola and the extremist group Boko Haram, which kidnapped more than 200 school girls. At the same time, Nigeria’s economy is now the largest in Africa, overtaking South Africa. However, the Nigerian economy is threatened by falling oil prices.
His Excellency (Prof.) Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye, Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States is a conflict and governance specialist with 24 years of experience in international affairs and development, backed by 12 years previous experience in research and teaching. His expertise and experience in diplomacy and conflict resolution has contributed immensely in fostering the bilateral relations between United States and Nigeria, as well as in strengthening the economic ties between both countries under the prevailing legislation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Ambassador Adefuye’s previous assignments include: guiding and encouraging continuing negotiations between the leaders of rival political parties so as to arrive at peaceful solutions to disputes and thus avoid civil strife. He has also been encouraging, assisting Governments to amend existing or draft new Constitutions and supervising the organization of credible elections. The major focus of his assignments has been the creation of a politically suitable climate that will be conducive to sustainable social and economic development.
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