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U.S Secretary of State arrives Nigeria, check out photos of his visit to Sultan of Sokoto

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August 23, 2016

U S. Secretary of State, John Kerry on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 arrived Sokoto for a two day working visit to the northern Nigeria state.

According to a statement released by Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, Mr Kerry will not only visit Sokoto but will speak to young people of Sokoto on the dangers posed by intolerance and violent extremism.

On Tuesday, Kerry was taken to the Sultan’s Palace in Sokoto to pay homage to Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar iii.

Great to visit #Sokoto – a place of faith, tolerance & scholarship. Honored to be hosted by Sultan Abubakar. pic.twitter.com/YQy6wItoRl

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) August 23, 2016

By empowering & engaging citizens we can build strong, resilient communities that work together to combat terrorism. pic.twitter.com/8tcSTiwABP

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) August 23, 2016

When women are educated & more empowered, societies are more productive, more democratic, more inclusive & more prosperous.

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) August 23, 2016

Impt words to remember today from Ahmadu Bello – “It is by understanding our differences that we can build unity.” pic.twitter.com/958BfT5ccF

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) August 23, 2016

Below are photos taken when Kerry arrived and during his visit to Sultan’s Palace in Sokoto:

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The U.S Secretary of State is also expected to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja to discuss counter-terrorism efforts, the Nigerian economy, the fight against corruption and human rights issues.

President @MBuhari just finished a meeting with Secretary @JohnKerry, at the State House ???? pic.twitter.com/aZ1xwT5xzJ

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 23, 2016

After his meeting with President @MBuhari, Secretary @JohnKerry steps into a meeting with State Governors ???? pic.twitter.com/JUEwba8KwU

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 23, 2016

Kerry will leave Nigeria for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, August 24.

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