President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Nigeria to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ — President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Nigeria to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on May 29, 2015.

The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State, will lead the delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation:

The Honorable James F. Entwistle, U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Department of State

The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Department of State

General David M. Rodriguez, Commander, U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM)

The Honorable Grant T. Harris, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs, National Security Council

Mr. Hakeem Olajuwon, NBA Legend and Olympic Gold Medalist

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