US Consulate To Launch ‘Windows On America’ At UNIZIK

The United States of America is set to launch one of its “Windows on America” at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.

The United States’ Consulate’s Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Stephen Ibelli, disclosed this in a special edition of “Nzuko Anambra”, a flagship radio/television programe of the Anambra Broadcasting Service Awka.

Correspondent, Daniel Ezeigwe  reports that “Windows on America” are free spaces that offer services to students to learn about how to study in the United States, as well as how to apply for scholarships to study abroad with the provision of free libraries, online courses and trainings on resume writing, jobs and interview skills among other benefits.

According to Mr. Ibelli, the hubs would be launched in Awka, Enugu and Benin City, with the Anambra hub designated at the Postgraduate Studies Department of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.

According to him, they will also launch the Morehouse College extension at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Mr. Ibelli, who described Nigerians as one of the most dominant immigrant groups in the US, with thirteen thousand Nigerian studying in the US each year, said that both nations share diverse cultural uniqueness.

On opportunities for Nigerians, especially students, in the United States, the United States’ Consulate Public Affairs Officer said that the country offers a lot of opportunities for Nigerians, who wish to live or pursue their education abroad, with information available onNg.usembassy.gov orTravel.state.gov.

He also directed interested applicants to visit “Opportunity Funds” for scholarship opportunities for students from low income backgrounds.

Earlier while receiving the US diplomat and his team in his office, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Anambra Broadcasting Service, Dr. Uche Nworah said that he was hopeful that the partnership between the US team and Anambra State would be productive.

Dr. Nworah also said that it would be nice to have a similar project as the Morehouse College in one of the higher institutions in the state, and also commended the team for coming to Anambra State at such a crucial period. Some of those, who called in on the programe including Mr. Nzube Achebe and Engineer Chudi Okeke, described the program as informing and educative and asked, related questions.