The United States Government Exchange Alumni Association (USGEAA), has sought for improved collaboration between Bulgaria and its alumni in Nigeria.
The USGEAA is an umbrella body of over 30 Alumni groups composed of thorough-bred professionals leading the pack in their various fields of endeavours and changing the immediate communities they find themselves. With more than 24,000 members found across the entire country, its members have made their marks in fashion, digital tech, food processing, agriculture, academia, medicine, politics, media, visual arts among others.
Speaking at a symposium event tagged: ‘A Day With The Ambassador’ featuring the Bulgarian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Yanko Yordanov, the president, United States Government Exchange Alumni Association, Mike Okwoche said the association was established in 2017 by the United States mission in Nigeria.
He disclosed that the USGEAA continues to reflect the cooperation and friendship that exists between the U.S. and Nigeria which manifests through opportunities in human capital development, youth empowerment, gender-based advocacy, skill development, training and mentoring, collaboration and partnerships, trade development, research.
Also, the keynote speaker, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oyo State, Prof. Edward Oyewo said, “I am a bonafide member of this products. This represent great opportunity as it presents inter-countries relationship between Nigeria and USA.There is capacity building, various opportunities, which is not limited to Nigerians as other countries will also participate.”
In her words, the publicity secretary of the USGEAA, Wofai Samuel added that, “this programme is to let our alumni members know that there is a relationship between Nigeria and Bulgaria. Our members can study in Bulgaria and there is a scholarship opened for them. We have seen where a lot of Nigerians travelled abroad to gain various skills. Bulgaria is another country where Nigerians can explore to get equipped with adequate skills.”
