The invitation, addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and signed by Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, immediately sparked outrage, SaharaReporters, which obtained a copy of the invitation, learnt.
The Nigerian Ministry of Finance has issued an official circular inviting 50 lawmakers to a two-day “High-Level Policy Training on American Foreign Policy Under the Donald Trump’s Administration.”
The invitation, addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and signed by Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, immediately sparked outrage, SaharaReporters, which obtained a copy of the invitation, learnt.
One of the critics said, “These people aren’t serious. Instead of dealing with the insecurity issues, they are training senators…on how to negotiate with America.”
The circular, dated November 17, 2025, and marked Ref: FMF/HMS/CORRS/01/VOL.1/112, confirms that “all necessary arrangements have been concluded” for the training scheduled for Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November 2025 at the National Assembly Complex.
According to the ministry, the programme is expected to help lawmakers navigate “American Foreign Policy Under the Trump Administration: New Realities for African Negotiators.”
It further states that the training is intended to strengthen lawmakers’ engagement with members of the U.S. Congress and improve understanding of “the structures, processes, and operational culture of the American legislative system.”
