The US state of Maryland is home to more than 23
thousand Nigerians according to the Maryland's governor martin O'Malley. June
20th 2013 at the Maryland State Building, Maryland and cross river state -
Nigeria signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a sister state
relationship between the two communities.
The Nigerian
community is one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in Maryland, and as
their ranks have expanded; so has their prominence and visibility. Now to
cement that relationship, Nigeria's cross river state has sealed a friendship
pact with Maryland that will promote tourism, agriculture and industry between
the two states.
The sister state agreement will provide a forum for
economic development, tourism, and cultural understanding through business,
high school, and university exchange programs, improvements in health care and
more.
Presiding over the signing ceremony, Maryland
governor, martin O'Malley, noted the sister-state relationship between the
Maryland and Cross River provides a unique opportunity for Maryland and its
citizens. The governor observed that the
West African nation has a history of good diplomatic relations with the United
States and the state of Maryland and that the memorandum of understanding
between the two states was vital.
The Miss Africa USA Team was honored to be a part of
this historical event. The team was present in full force to help with planning
and organizing the Signing event. The
African Royal Family mostly from Cameroon, members of the USA North West Fon's
Council were also present to show their support. Cameroon and Nigeria are very
Close neighbors and share boundaries, common culture more so with the people of
Cross River State, it was therefore an honor to support such an initiative.
Source: Lady Kate Njeuma. Report by Paul Ndiho.
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