Sydney Kamlager-Dove | Official U.S. House headshot
Sydney Kamlager-Dove | Official U.S. House headshot
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) participated in a Presidential Delegation to Abuja, Nigeria for the Inauguration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Presidential Delegation was led by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge and included seven other senior Administration officials.
Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was proud to be selected by the President to join in this Delegation. She is committed to strengthening U.S. engagement in Africa, empowering the continent’s growth, and deepening our cooperation to address shared challenges. Investing in Africa’s future means investing in our own prosperity.
“I was honored to represent the United States at the inauguration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja, Nigeria and show support for Nigeria’s democratic process,” said Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove. “As the largest democracy in Africa and the most populous country in the region, Nigeria is key to the entire continent’s long-term growth and stability. Our delegation, which spanned two branches of government and seven federal agencies, showcased the depth and breadth of the U.S. partnership with Nigeria and the importance the United States places on our bilateral relationship and on U.S. engagement with Africa as a whole. This diplomatic mission is also a recognition of Nigeria’s rich cultural vibrancy, which will only continue to accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth and diplomatic weight. The United States stands ready to help the new Administration confront the many challenges it will have to tackle — including human rights abuses, obstacles to women’s safety and empowerment, terrorism, and poverty — as well as to collaborate on the many opportunities for Nigerians and Americans that can be gained from a deepened partnership.”
“Beyond our governments’ relationship, Nigeria and the United States are bonded by close people-to-people ties and a shared determination among our young people to work toward a freer and fairer democracy and a more equitable and just society. I was especially proud to join the delegation in meeting with civil society leaders to hear about their important work advancing democratic participation, good governance, human rights, and the political inclusion of women, youth and people with disabilities. I look forward to supporting their fight for women’s empowerment, human rights, and democracy in Nigeria as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. A secure, democratic, and prosperous Nigeria is good for Nigerians, for the United States, for Africa, and for the world,” continued Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove.
Other members of the Presidential Delegation included:
- Mr. David Greene, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., U.S. Embassy Abuja
- The Honorable Marisa Lago, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce
- General Michael E. Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command
- The Honorable Enoh T. Ebong, Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency
- The Honorable Mary Catherine Phee, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State
- The Honorable Judd Devermont, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs, National Security Council
- The Honorable Monde Muyangwa, Assistant Administrator for the Bureau for Africa, U.S. Agency for International Development
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