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Imo to rename court complex after late Nigeria’s ambassador to U.S
Late Mr Sylvanus Nsofor retired as a justice of the Supreme Court before his appointment as Nigeria’s ambassador to the ...
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Late Mr Sylvanus Nsofor retired as a justice of the Supreme Court before his appointment as Nigeria’s ambassador to the ...
The U.S. says Mr Nsofor helped to strengthen partnerships across the West African region.
Mr Nsofor is also a retired justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
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The congressmen also raised concerns about the continuous harassment of journalists, activists and protesters in Nigeria.
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Mr Osinbajo is scheduled to meet with his U.S. counterpart, Mike Pence, in Washington on Wednesday.
The 82-year-old ambassador was earlier rejected as a nominee by the Senate.
Sylvanus Nsofor from Imo State was one of the three non-career ambassadorial nominees the Senate rejected in March.