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The inspiring group of students led by Executive Director of Leadership Initiatives, Mr. Marshall Bailly was received by the Deputy chief of Mission, Ambassador Hamman, who represented His Excellency Ambassador Lateef Kayode Are, Chief of Mission.

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Courtesy Visit by the Association of Nigerian Nurse Practitioners in North America (ANNPNA)
H.E. Ambassador Lateef Kayode Kolawole Are received the leadership of the Association of Nigerian Nurse Practitioners in North America (ANNPNA)

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H.E. Ambassador Lateef Kolawole Are hosted an interactive meeting with persons of Nigerian ancestry in the DMV area, focused on advancing shared interests, strengthening ties, and deepening the collective commitment to the prosperity of Nigeria.

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On 15th June 2026, the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Kayode Are, welcomed a delegation of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG) to the Embassy in Washington, D.C. The delegation was led by SNG Convener Stephen Osemwegie

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The 2026 Africa Day celebration organised by African Diplomatic Corps (ADC), was held at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art (NMAfA), on 3rd June, 2026. His Excellency, Ambassador Lateef Kayode Are, led the Embassy’s delegation to the event.  

The Embassy participated

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Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States of America H.E Lateef Kayode Kolawole Are met with senior officials of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on 2nd June 2026 to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration

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The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Washington, D.C. welcomed students of John Hadley Johnson Middle School for a special presentation on Nigeria to His Excellency, Ambassador Lateef Kayode Kolawole Are.

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The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Washington, D.C. was honoured to welcome the Spellingbee In Nigeria (SpIN) delegation for a courtesy visit
Led by Ms. Eugenia Tachie-Menson, Convener, Spellingbee In Nigeria.

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Photo Credit: White House

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Photo Credit: White House

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*H.E. Ambassador Lateef Kayode Kolawole Are today presented his Letter of Credence to the U.S. Government, formally commencing his duties as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United States.*

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Official visit of H.E Ambassador Lateef Kayode Kolawale Are to the Nigerian Center