Nigerian Center Coalition Hosts Congressional Briefing to Reimagine U.S.–Nigeria Relations, Highlighting Security, Economic, and Diaspora Priorities

Written By Nigerian Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Walker Irving
walker@brassrc.com

Washington, DC — The Nigerian Center, in partnership with a national coalition of Nigerian American organizations, convened a Congressional Briefing titled “Why Nigeria Matters: Security, Economy, and Diaspora Priorities for U.S. Policy” at the U.S. Capitol on March 26, 2026.

The nonpartisan briefing brought together Members of Congress, congressional staff, policy stakeholders, and leaders from the Nigerian American community to engage in a timely and forward-looking discussion on Nigeria’s strategic importance to the United States. Conversations focused on regional security cooperation, trade and economic engagement, democratic governance, and the growing influence of the Nigerian American diaspora.

A key outcome of the briefing was a unified call from the coalition for the reestablishment of a bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Nigeria, aimed at strengthening legislative engagement, deepening policy coordination, and elevating Nigeria’s importance within U.S. foreign policy priorities.

Speakers included leading voices from policy, healthcare, law, and diaspora advocacy:

  • Dr. Noel Ilogu, MD, MRCP, DFASAM, Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group (NPAG)

  • Prince Maduka Nkuku, Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC)

  • Jonathan Dörnhofer, U.S.–Nigeria Council for Food Security, Trade & Investment

  • Emmanuel Ogebe, U.S.-Nigeria Law Group

  • Nkechi Ilechie, Nigerian Center

  • Gbenga Ogunjimi, Nigerian Center

A recording of the briefing is available here: Watch the full event‍  ‍

About The Nigerian Center

The Nigerian Center is a Washington, DC–based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing immigrant justice, financial empowerment, and cultural visibility. Through legal services, policy advocacy, and education, the Center amplifies Nigerian and African immigrant voices and fosters systemic inclusion in American society. www.nigeriancenter.org

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