Nigeria: Kogi Govt Felicitates With Olorunnipa Over Appointment As U.S. Associate Counsel

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Nigeria: Kogi Govt Felicitates With Olorunnipa Over Appointment As U.S. Associate Counsel

[Leadership] Abuja -- The Kogi State Government has felicitated with Funmi Olorunnipa Badejo on her recent appointment by U.S. President Elect, Joe Biden as his Associate Counsel.

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