Mr. Richard Mills Jr.
14 Sep
The US. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr. says his country wants Nigeria to have a bigger role and voice in world affairs because both countries share same values. The ambassador said he was committed to strengthening collaboration in areas old and new. Mills said this during his welcome reception hosted by the U.S.…
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