The United States Consulate General in partnership with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has unveiled the Awka Window on America. 

The announcement was made in a press release by U.S. Consulate Public Affairs Officer Stephen Ibelli on Tuesday, where he spoke on the newest addition to the existing network of American Spaces in Nigeria. 

“Hosted at the School of the Post Graduate Studies of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, the new Window on America will offer dynamic programming on topics including U.S. culture and society, education, women’s empowerment, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and STEM learning to Nigerians from all walks of life,” the press release said. 

Mr Ibelli noted that the new Window on America is accessible by anyone in the community  and that it would offer its services and resources to the public for free.   

“The Awka Window on America is a welcoming, collaborative, technology-driven center where young people can share ideas, develop skills, and grow capabilities,” Mr Ibelli said at a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by alumni of U.S. government exchange programs, local education administrators, and community representatives.   
Mr Ibelli appreciated the efforts of the the Vice Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Professor Charles Esimone for supporting the establishment of the program in the university.  

“It is our hope that the inauguration of the Awka Window on America will mark an important milestone in the strong relationship between the U.S. Mission and the Nnamdi Azikiwe University,” he Ibelli said.

A Window on America is a type of American Space located in over 150 countries worldwide. 

It hosts a variety of events in a bid to encourage American-Nigerian relations.

The Window will also provide a venue for the Embassy and Consulate outreach activities, encouraging and pushing for a better understanding of the U.S. 

Talks will be held by U.S. Speakers, Embassy staff, Fulbright scholars, and other Americans and the window will allow Nigerians to interact and exchange ideas. 

The Awka Window is the latest to be launched in the series of programs, after a Window was launched in March in the city of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The statement noted that the U.S. Mission is committed to opening new Windows on America across the country, other cities slated for Window launches in the coming week include Abeokuta, Benin City, Enugu, Osogbo, Zaria, Minna, Dutse, Makurdi, Gombe and Lafia.