The US Secretary of State,John Kerry visits Nigeria today.
To this end access granted to Journalists covering
activities of President Muhammadu at the State House, Abuja would be temporary
restricted during the visit of the United States Secretary of States, John
Kerry, Tuesday.
This is part of the security measures taken by the authorities to ensure a hitch free visit of the America powerful personality.
According to the schedules, Kerry in the course of his official functions would be meeting behind closed doors with President Buhari for bilateral discussions geared towards cementing the bonds holding Nigeria and United States of America.
It was also learnt
that the American secretary would meet with 5 governors from the northern part
of the country after the talks with Buhari. Only Videographers and
photojournalists would be granted access at the arrival of the Secretary at the
forecourt of the Villa as well as the meeting at Grey room of the President’s
office.
No Reporter, it was gathered, would be allowed outside of
the Press Gallery located beside the Council Chambers throughout the period of
Kerry’s stay in the Villa. It was also learnt that Kerry would not have any
audience with Journalists on the conclusion of his visit to Aso Rock.
But while the details
of the meetings were not made available as at press time, it was believed that
issue of insurgency in the north east may feature prominently.
He is expected to visit Sokoto State.
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