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Presidents Travels to Nigeria
| Name | Locale | Remarks | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Carter | Lagos | Met with President Obasanjo; first State visit of a U.S. President to sub-Saharan Africa. | March 31-April 3, 1978 |
| William J. Clinton | Abuja, Ushafa | Met with President Obasanjo and addressed the National Assembly. | August 26-28, 2000 |
| George W. Bush | Abuja | Met with President Obasanjo. | July 11-12, 2003 |