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Nigerian
Center Secures Renewed Funding for Immigration Program and
Launches "Path to Prosperity" eWorkshop Series
Supported by DC Government
WASHINGTON, DC – The Nigerian Center is thrilled
to announce the extension of funding from the DC Government for
its Immigration Program, accompanied by the allocation of
additional funding for the Path to Prosperity: Unlocking the
American Dream entrepreneurship series. These initiatives are
expected to make a substantial impact in the fiscal year 2024
(FY24).
RENEWED COMMITMENT TO IMMIGRATION PROGRAM
The DC Government has renewed support for the
Nigerian Center's Immigration Program. This pivotal initiative
aids immigrants from Nigeria and other African nations in
navigating the intricate U.S. immigration landscape, offering
indispensable resources for a successful integration and
naturalization process.
Individuals in need of immigration assistance can
reach out to the Nigerian Center online or by calling 202-330-0352.
NEW FUNDING FOR THE PATH TO PROSPERITY PROGRAM
In a forward-looking move, the DC Government is
allocating fresh funding for the center's Path to Prosperity:
Unlocking the American Dream entrepreneurship series. This series
is designed to empower the District’s immigrant community with
essential entrepreneurial skills, access to capital and credit,
and foster economic growth and opportunities.
Information and registration details for this
program are available at www.nigeriancenter.org/pathtoprosperity
"We are profoundly grateful for the sustained
support of the DC Government. This funding renewal enables us to
sustain our crucial immigration services, and the new allocation
for the Path to Prosperity series aligns seamlessly with our
mission to unlock opportunities for the African immigrant
community."
- Gbenga Ogunjimi, Executive Director, Nigerian
Center
Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington DC, recognizing
the contributions of the Nigerian American community to the
fabric of the nation's capital and the United States as a whole
recently proclaimed October 1st as Nigerian American Day in the
District of Columbia.
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