Abuja: The U.S. Government has expressed its continued commitment to supporting young Nigerian students, innovators and change-makers, who are willing to study in America. U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Officer, Brian Neubert, stated this at the 2025 EducationU.S. Nigeria Fair, with the theme: ‘Empowering Futures, Discover American Excellence in Education and Innovation,’ on Monday in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the event is a series of educational fairs held yearly in various countries to connect prospective students with U.S. higher education institutions. The fairs provide opportunity for students, parents, and counselors to meet with representatives from various U.S. colleges and universities, get information on admission requirements, academic programmes, financial aid, and scholarships.
Neubert emphasized that the United States is proud to partner with Nigeria in empowering students, who are the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers. He highlighted the presence of representatives from 28 American colleges and universities at the fair, eager to meet and recruit Nigerian students to their campuses. The EducationUSA initiative was credited with facilitating these connections.
Neubert further explained that the EducationUSA team offers free counselling services to help prospective students navigate the application process. He advised students to responsibly maintain their student visa status if they succeed in obtaining it, emphasizing the importance of compliance with all regulations and making the most of their time in the U.S. Neubert noted the long tradition of Nigerian students excelling in U.S. institutions and making significant contributions to their communities and the world upon their return to Nigeria.