July 15, 2017

PHOTO NEWS: USAID Delegation Visits Minister Of Budget & Planning

Hamilton Nwosa

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Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma receiving the Acting Deputy Director of USAID/Nigeria Mission, Erin Holleran to his office in Abuja while the Director, Mr Stephen Haykin looks on.

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PHOTOS:

Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma with the USAID/Nigeria Mission Director, Mr Stephen Haykin (middle) and the Acting Deputy Director, Erin Holleran (right) during the USAID delegation’s visit to the Minister in Abuja on Friday.

Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma presenting copies of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan to the USAID/Nigeria Mission Director, Mr Stephen Haykin, during the USAID delegation’s visit to the Minister in Abuja, Friday.

PHOTO NEWS: USAID Delegation Visits Minister Of Budget & Planning

Central Banks Now Hold More Gold Than U.S. Treasuries

Alleged Christian Genocide: Nigerian Lawmakers Slam US Bill, Call It A “Malicious lie”

Alleged ₦4bn Fraud: Drama as Kano Anti-Graft Agency Moves to Probe Ganduje’s Govt

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