Jerry Odili At The U.S. Independence Celebration

 

Save Our Needy Program Manager, Jerry Odili, was one of the few selected Nigerians who attended the U.S. Independence Celebration on June 30th, 2016.

Jerry, a Fellow of the Carrington Youth Initiative Fellowship Initiative (CYFI), had the rare opportunity at the event, to mingle and network with distinguished Nigerians who have made their mark in various fields as well as the American diplomatic corps.

Some of the invited guests include: Chief Ernest Shonekan (Former Head of the Interim National Government), Florence Ita-Giwa, Jimmy Agbaje, Liyel Imoke, Peter Obi, Dakuku Peterside, Pat Utomi, Emeka Anyaoku, General Theophilus and Daisy Danjuma, Sound Sultan, Korede bello and many more.

Jerry Odili with Emeka Anyaoku

Dakuku Peterside (center), Jerry Odili, CYFI Fellows

Sound Sultan, Jerry Odili (right)

Jimmy Agbaje (center), Jerry Odili, CYFI Fellows

Korede Bello, Jerry Odili, CYFI Fellows

Pat Utomi, Jerry Odili, CYFI Fellows

Liyel Imoke, Jerry Odili, CYFI Fellows

Nike Oshinowo, Jerry Odili, CYFI Fellows

 

Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Jerry Odili, CYFI Fellows

The United States has had a robust engagement in Nigeria for many years, maintaining a partnership which runs deep on a host of issues including elections, security, fighting infectious disease, and inclusive economic growth.

U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, James F. Entwistle gave a very insightful and memorable speech at the very well organized event. According to the U.S. Ambassador, the event held a special place for him and his wife as he will be ending his assignment in Nigeria shortly and completely retiring from the U.S. Foreign Service at the end of July after 35 and a half years.

It was indeed an evening to remember.