The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., has announced that 17,600 Nigerian students were admitted to various U.S. institutions in 2023.
Mills Jr. revealed that these students are enrolled in over 970 institutions across the United States. He shared this information during the 23rd Annual College Fair held in Abuja on Tuesday, September 17.
He noted that Texas hosts the majority of Nigerian students and emphasized that the annual college fairs have opened up financial aid and scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students studying in the U.S.
“Your presence here symbolizes the strong people-to-people connections between the United States and Nigeria. It is encouraging to see the growing interest among Nigerians in studying in the U.S., as well as the commitment of U.S. college representatives who travel to Nigeria to meet prospective students,” he said.
Mills Jr. highlighted the benefits of the College Fair, saying, “Our Embassy-sponsored College Fair provides an excellent opportunity for you to gain up-to-date information about studying in the United States and explore potential career paths.”
He further added, “More Nigerian students study in the U.S. than from any other African country. In the last year alone, over 17,600 Nigerian students attended more than 970 institutions across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Texas remains the most popular destination for these students.”
Mills Jr. also pointed out the impact of the College Fairs in increasing high-quality applications and boosting scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students.
He expressed optimism about continued collaboration with Nigeria in the education sector, stressing the broader significance of education in driving economic and social development.
“We look forward to maintaining our educational partnership with Nigeria. Access to quality education is critical for fostering equitable economic growth, improving health outcomes, advancing gender equality, and promoting overall social progress,” he concluded.
