John Kerry’s Visit: Buhari Bars Press From Covering Meeting With SecState

[caption id="attachment_11087" align="alignnone" width="699"]IMAGE CREDIT: U.S. Department of StatePresident Buhari meets with John Kerry.[/caption]

The much talked about visit of the United States of America’s Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry, may end up a hush-hush affair as President Muhammadu Buhari bars reporters from interviewing the Secretary of State during his visit.

John Kerry is expected to meet the President at the State House by 3pm today (Tuesday).

In a media advisory issued on Monday by the Presidency, Buhari said, “The Secretary of State will not grant any press interview after the meeting.

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The advisory only permits photographers and videographers to establish John Kerry’s arrival and the bilateral meeting between him and the President.

“He will meet with President Buhari to discuss counterterrorism efforts, the Nigerian economy, the fight against corruption, and human rights issues.

“In Sokoto, he will deliver a speech on the importance of resilient communities and religious tolerance in countering violent extremism.

“In Abuja, the Secretary will meet with a group of adolescent girls working to change community perceptions that devalue the role of girls in society.

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“He will also meet with northern governors and religious leaders,‎” said Buhari.

Kerry will travel to Sokoto and Abuja on August 23-24 to meet with some northern governors, an official statement by US Department of State stated.

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