He said a number of top officials, including the U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, have made statements in support of Power Africa and indicated that they intended to continue it. In Congress, “we enjoy widespread bipartisan support,” he added.
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President Obama’s Executive Order establishes the Power Africa Working Group which is made up of a number of representatives from various executive brand departments and agencies of the US government.
Mr. Young said also said the US was increasingly focused on the issues of economic stability and growth for the country.
Three years after the launch of Power Africa by President Barack Obama, the United States is on track to fulfill its initial $7 billion commitment over five years, and several departments and agencies have announced that they’ve expanded Power Africa commitments as detailed in the 2016 annual report.
The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) and GE Africa are pleased to announce a partnership for a new 2017 Off-Grid Energy Challenge targeted toward African women-owned and managed energy enterprises and innovations.
Mr. Obama made the commendation when he met with Mr. Buhari on the sideline of the ongoing 71st UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
According to Rhodes, “Following the address to the U.N. General Assembly, the President will have a bilateral meeting with President Buhari of Nigeria. This has clearly been a priority for us in terms of investing in the success of the Nigerian government as they deal with a range of very difficult challenges.
On his country’s investment in Nigeria’s energy development, he stated that, “We are doing a lot on the energy front. Much of these are through President Obama’s Power Africa Initiative.
Through that we are trying to help power generating (Gencos) and distribution companies (Discos) privatize and get in business.”
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