Ambassador Remarks Opening Ceremony Opening Ceremony: Youth on the Move for Social Cohesion in Sokode CLAC, Sokode Friday, November 16, 2018 Monsieur the Minister Monsieur the Prefect Monsieur the Mayor Monsieur the Spirtual Chief Monsieur the Imam of Sokode Monsieur the representative of GIZ Monsieur the country manager of Catholic Relief services Monsieur the Director ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 16 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador, Move, Opening Ceremony, Remarks, Social Cohesion, Sokode, Youth
AMBASSADOR GILMOUR REMARKS OPENING OF ENGLISH CLUBS WORKSHOP Monsieur the Regional Director of Education Monsieur the Chief Inspector of English Honored teachers and inspectors of English Parents Students It is a great pleasure to be here with you today to open this workshop. I will keep my remarks brief but I just want to say ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 15 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, English Language Learning, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador, English Clubs Workshop, Remarks
Remarks Launch of English ACCESS Scholarship Program Dapaong, November 14, 2018 Salutations, Good afternoon, It is a great pleasure for me to be with you today, for the launch of the English Access program here in the city of Dapaong. I am not on my first visit here and each time, I have always ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 15 November, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador, Dapaong, David Gilmour’s, English ACCESS Scholarship, Launching, Remarks, students, Togolese
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Forum PanAfricain de la Jeunesse October 16, 2018 Centre Monseigneur Pierre SESHIE Thank you for the warm welcome. I am very happy to be with you to discuss social entrepreneurship. This is a subject that is especially relevant for you, the youth. By 2050 Africa is expected to have nearly 1 billion ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 16 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador, Jeunesse, PanAfricain, Remarks, social enterprise
Address by His Excellency David Gilmour, Ambassador of the United States of America at the official delivery of Defender patrol boat to the Togolese Navy Monsieur le Chef d’Etat Major Général des Forces Armées Togolaises, Monsieur le Représentant du Ministre de la Défense et des Anciens Combattants, Monsieur le Directeur Général du Port Autonome de ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: Defender patrol boat, delivery, Remarks, Togolese Navy
Remarks at Alumni Reception September 28, 2018 Monsieur the Prefect of Zio Dear members of the diplomatic corps Dear members of the network of the Global Alumni Association of Togo Honored guests Colleagues Friends It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to my home tonight. It has become something of a tradition to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 September, 2018 | Topics:
Alumni, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Speeches, YALI
| Tags: FAIEJ, Fulbright, Global Alumni Association of Togo, Humphrey, Prefect of Zio, YALI
Remarks at Alumni Reception September 28, 2018 Madame the Minister of Grassroots Development Madame the Director of FAIEJ Monsieur the Prefect of Zio Dear members of the diplomatic corps Dear members of the network of the Global Alumni Association of Togo Honored guests Colleagues Friends It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 September, 2018 | Topics:
Alumni, Ambassador, Speeches, YALI
| Tags: FAIEJ, Fulbright, Global Alumni Association of Togo, Humphrey, Prefect of Zio, YALI
Deputy Chief of Mission Michael DeTar Remarks Launching of Nenyo City Good Governance Initiative Prefecture of Zio September 27, 2018 Mister Prefect of Zio Mister Mayor of Tsevie Representatives of the diplomatic corps Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning and thank you all for being here. Today marks an important step forward in the evolution ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 September, 2018 | Topics:
American Spaces, Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches
| Tags: Good Governance, Initiative, Launching
Ambassador’s Remarks VOA Signing Ceremony September 25, 2018 Monsieur the President of the High Authority for Audi-Visual Communication Monsieur the Minister of Communication Monsieur the Director of Radio Lome Esteemed members of the press Honored Guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a tremendous pleasure for me to be with you today. Today’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 25 September, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Togo
| Tags: Ambassador’s, HAAC, Remarks, Signing Ceremony, Togo, VOA
Ambassador Remarks Inauguration of AWEP Boutique Cacavelli Market September 5, 2018 at 10 AM Madame the Minister of Trade Madame the coordinator of AWEP Togo Mesdames, the members of theTogo AWEP Chapter Honored guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning. It’s an honor and a pleasure for me to join you this morning for the inauguration ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 5 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Issues, Speeches, Trade
| Tags: Ambassador, AWEP, Boutique, Cacavelli Market, inauguration, Remarks
Remarks for Ambassador Comic book launch event August 30, 2018 Monsieur the Prefect Madame the coordinator of RELUTET Monsieur the Director of CREUSET Traditional chiefs Members of the community Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Good afternoon, I am deeply honored to join with you today as we launch a new educational awareness campaign against human ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 5 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches, TTIP
| Tags: lunch event, RELUTET
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Robotics Camp Opening Monday, Aug. 20, 2018 Madame the Minister of the Digital Economy Monsieur the Director of ESIBA Dear partners Dear participants Honored guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a real pleasure to be with you this morning for this groundbreaking event, which I believe is the first of its kind ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Spaces, Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: Opening, Robotics Camp
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Festival of Ayiza Prefecture of Zio August 18, 2018 Monsieur le prefet Honorable traditional Chiefs Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen I am extremely honored to be with you for the festival of Ayiza. First of all, I would like to thank the Prefect for inviting me, and for his great collaboration over ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 August, 2018 | Topics:
Speeches
| Tags: Festival of Ayiza, Prefect, Prefecture of Zio, Tsevie
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Peace Corps Swearing-In Ceremony Chief of Mission Residence, August 17, 2018 Monsieur the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Inter-african Cooperation Monsieur the Minister of Primary, Secondary Education and Professional Training Monsieur the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Water Madame the Minister of Community Development Madame the Minister of Social Action and Women’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 August, 2018 | Topics:
Speeches
| Tags: Swearing-In
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks at Opening Ceremony of Countering Fake News Workshop Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Monsieur the Minister of Communication Dear members of the press Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen I am pleased to be with you this morning for the opening of this important workshop. The subject of this workshop is misinformation – commonly ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Countering, Fake News, Workshop
Ambassador Remarks Inauguration of AWEP Boutique Cacavelli Market July 6, 2018 at 11 AM Madame la coordinatrice d’ AWEP Togo Mesdames, les membres du Togo AWEP Chapter Honored guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning. It’s an honor and a pleasure for me to join you this morning for the inauguration of the new AWEP Foodies ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 30 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador Gilmour’s
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Opening Ceremony Afrofuturism Conference July 25, 2018 Canal Olympia Cinema Monsieur the Minister of Communication Monsieur the Minister of Urbanism Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a real pleasure to be with you this morning to open this conference. Six months ago, I was in this very same ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Spaces, Government Offices, Speeches, YALI
| Tags: Afrofuturism Conference, Ambassador's Gilmour
Remarks Ambassador Gilmour Mandela day cleaning activity July 21, 2018 – 0730 – 1100 AM Polyclinique de Tsévié et Monument de l’Union Monsieur the Prefet, Representative of the Director of ANASAP Colleagues from the U.S. Embassy. Dear exchange program Alumni, especially YALI fellows, Ladies and gentlemen, I should begin by saying Great Work! You ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Environment, Health Issues, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Speeches, YALI
| Tags: Alumni, cleaning activity, exchange program, Mandela Day, Monument de l’Union, Polyclinique de Tsévié, YALI fellows
AMB Remarks Inauguration of AWEP Boutique Cacavelli Market July 6, 2018 at 11 AM Madame la coordinatrice d’ AWEP Togo Mesdames, les membres du Togo AWEP Chapter Honored guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning. It’s an honor and a pleasure for me to join you this morning for the inauguration of the new AWEP Foodies ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 27 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador's Remarks, AWEP, Boutique, Cacavelli Market, inauguration
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Independence Day celebration 2018 Hotel 2 Fevrier July 3, 2018 (Salutations according to protocol) Good evening and thank you for coming to celebrate the 242nd anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. Our celebration is possible thanks to the generous financial support of several private sector donors. Some are ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 3 July, 2018 | Topics:
Speeches
| Tags: 4th July, Remarks at 2018 Independence Day Celebration
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Independence Day celebration 2018 Hotel 2 Fevrier July 3, 2018 (Salutations according to protocol) Good evening and thank you for coming to celebrate the 242nd anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. Our celebration is possible thanks to the generous financial support of several private sector donors. Some are ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 3 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: 4th July, AGOA, Remarks at 2018 Independence Day Celebration
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Opening Ceremony G.L.O.B.E. Regional Meeting June 4, 2018 American Corner, University of Lome Monsieur the Minister of the Environment Monsieur the Minister of Health Monsieur the Minister of Education Monsieur the Coordinator of the GLOBE Program Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a great pleasure for me to be with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 June, 2018 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches
| Tags: Barack Obama, biology, chemistry, engineering, G.L.O.B.E., Opening Ceremony, Regional Meeting, robotics experiments, simple science
Remarks at Peace Corps Close of Service Novela Star Hotel May 31, 2018 Thank you. It’s a great pleasure to be here with you this morning. Let me begin by adding to the chorus of voices you will hear today thanking you for your service. Truly, on behalf of my whole staff at the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 June, 2018 | Topics:
Speeches
| Tags: Close of Service, Novela Star Hotel
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Social Enterprise Conference May 11, 2018 Ecobank Conference Center Ministers CEO of Ecobank Heads of industry and business Honored guests Ladies and gentlemen It has become almost a cliché to say that we are living in a time of unprecedented challenges. Climate change, rising economic inequality and mass migration are just ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 15 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Spaces, Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: Ecobank, Social Enterprise Conference
Ambassador Remarks Comic Book Launch Event Canal Olympia Cinema February 16, 2018, 1600 – 2000 Madame the Minister of Social Action Monsieur the Minister of Communication Monsieur the representative of Minister of Security Monsieur the director of Canal Olympia Cinema Monsieur the traditional chief of Hanoukopé Madame the director of RELUTET Messiers the directors of AGO ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 21 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Education, embassy, Speeches
| Tags: AGO Media, American comic book, Black Panther
Remarks for AMB Launch of Mo-Lab Lycée Tokoin, Lome February 8, 2018 Excellence, the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Monsieur, the Regional Director of Education for Lome Monsieur the Director of Lycée Tokoin Dear teachers Dear students Good afternoon. It is a real pleasure to be here with you today. Today’s event is a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Spaces, English Language Learning, Science & Tech, Speeches
| Tags: Lycée Tokoin, mobile learning center
Launch of « Les Lauriers du Journalisme au Togo » Date: February 6, 2018 Venue: Onomo Hotel Ambassador speech Distinguished guests, The strengthening of the press has long been a priority for the U.S. Embassy. We place a great deal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 6 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Togolese journalists, U.S. Embassy
Ambassador Remarks Martin Luther King Exhibit & Concert January 24, 2018, 1830 – 2030 Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good evening. It is a great honor for me to welcome you to my residence, and I am very happy to see such a large number of friends from all sectors of Togolese society in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Concert, Martin Luther King
Ambassador Remarks Opening Ceremony Workshop: Women’s Role in Building Peace & Security Hotel Centrale, Sokode Wednesday Dec. 20, 2017 Monsieur the Prefect Monsieur the Mayor Monsieur the Spirtual Chief Monsieur the Imam of Sokode Representatives of the different political parties Leaders of civil society organizations Dear participants Members of the community Honored ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Political Affairs, Speeches
| Tags: organizations, Peace, Role, Sokode, Women’s
Remarks by Ambassador David Gilmour Inauguration of the Alaffia Building in Baguida December 19, 2017 Madame the Minister of Grassroots Development Monsieur the Secretary General of the Cabinet Mister Tchala, the founder of Alaffia Honored guests Ladies and gentlemen It is my great pleasure to be with you today for the inauguration of Alaffia’s new ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Speeches
| Tags: Alaffia Building, Baguida, development
Embassy of the United States of America, Lomé Public Affairs Section Exchange on professional coverage of street events and political news Date: December 18 – 20, 2017 Opening remarks by Mr. Michael DeTar, Deputy Chief of Mission Madam and Mr. Moderators, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear colleagues, It is a pleasure for me to address you ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 December, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Speeches
| Tags: DCM, Exchange, political demonstration, political news, professional coverage, street events
Ambassador’s Remarks Signing Ceremony for Self Help Fund MPR, Dec. 12, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Let me begin by saying welcome to the U.S. Embassy! I know some of you traveled quite long distances to get here, so thank you for coming. It is a real pleasure to be with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: economic development., Fund, Self Help, Signing Ceremony
Ambassador Opening Remarks TEDx Tokoin Conference ETI Conference Center December 2, 2017 @ 1500 Monsieur the Minister Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen It is a great pleasure for me to be with you to participate in the opening ceremony of this important conference. If you have ever seen a “TED Talk,” you know that there ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: annual event, California, entertainment and design, Monterey, TED
Ambassador’s Remarks Global Fund Ceremony November 30, 2017 Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen I am honored to join you today to celebrate the signing of three new grant agreements of the Global Fund to fight HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Today is an occasion to highlight the tremendous record of success that the Global Fund has ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Health Issues, Speeches
| Tags: Global Fund efforts, HIV infections, Malaria, Tuberculosis
Launching Ceremony Forum of Young Agricultural Entrepreneurs of Togo – FOJEA 2017 Monday, November 27, 2017 Bagbe Monsieur the Minister of Agriculture, Monsieur the Prefet Members of the Global Alumni Association of Togo Young entrepreneurs Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning. It is a great pleasure to be with you today for the launching ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 12 December, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Speeches
| Tags: Agricultural, educational, Empowerment, Entrepreneurs, FOJEA, Forum of Young, Launching Ceremony, professional, women agricultural entrepreneurs
Ambassador Remarks Opening Ceremony Youth Political Engagement Program Relais de la Caisse Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 Honored guests Dear participants Ladies and gentlemen Thank you for being here. As you know, Togo is facing a difficult period. We have seen over the past several months that when people feel powerless and frustrated, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 21 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Spaces, Speeches
| Tags: Centre d’Observation Pour l’Etat de Droit et la Démocratie, CNSC, Concertation Nationale de la Société Civile, COPED, Embassy, Youth Political Engagement Program
Remarks by Ambassador David Gilmour Opening of the new American Corner Building at the University of Lomé November 8, 2017 Madam the Vice-President of the University of Lomé Distinguished faculty Dear students Honored guests Ladies and gentlemen I am delighted to join you for this wonderful occasion. Allow me to offer some very important thanks ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 8 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Spaces, Speeches
| Tags: American Corner, American Spaces program, University of Lome
Ambassador Remarks at Camp Unite YMCA Facility, Bagbé July 12, 2017 at 10:45 AM Hello. I’m very happy to be with you this morning. I would like to begin by congratulating you on having been selected for this program. This shows that you are among the most dynamic and talented young people in your communities. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Bagbé, YMCA Facility
Ambassador Opening Remarks 2nd Diaspora Video Conference July 18, 2017 Hello and thank you for joining us. I want to begin by reiterating my gratitude and appreciation to the Togolese diaspora in the U.S. for the tremendous contributions you have made to the development of Togo up to now. This is our second video conference ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Economic Issues, Speeches
| Tags: development of Togo, facilitating, investment, opportunity, Video Conference
Ambassador Gilmour Remarks Closing Ceremony, AGOA Forum 2017 Thursday, Aug. 10 at 4 PM in the main pavilion tent Good afternoon, Let me begin by saying thank you to all our distinguished guests – the African Ministers and officials who have traveled from across the continent to be here, my U.S. Government colleagues, and our ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches, U.S. & Togo
| Tags: AGOA Forum 2017, Ambassador Gilmour, Closing Ceremony
Remarks for Peace Corps Swearing-In Ceremony Chief of Mission Residence, August 18, 2017 Mr Robert DUSSEY, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Inter-african Integration Mr Komi Paalamwe TCHAKPELE Minister of Primary, Secondary Education and Professional Training Col Agadazi, OURO-KOURA Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Water Mrs Victoire Sidemeho TOMEGAH-DOGBE, Minister (and Presient’s Director of Cabinet) of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
| Tags: Volunteers
Remarks at Alumni Reception September 29, 2017 Madame the Minister of Commerce Madame the Minister of Grassroots Development Madame the Representative of UNDP in Togo Members of the alumni network Honored guests Colleagues Friends It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to my home tonight. This is the second time I have hosted ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, YALI
| Tags: Alumni, Fellowship program, Mandela Washington, Reception
Remarks by Ambassador David Gilmour Inauguration of the Alaffia Building in Baguida October 10, 2017 Madame the Minister of Grassroots Development Monsieur the Secretary General of the Cabinet Mister Tchala, the founder of Alaffia Honored guests Ladies and gentlemen It is my great pleasure to be with you today for the inauguration of Alaffia’s new ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, Speeches
| Tags: Alaffia’s new building, boost, economic growth.
Remarks by Ambassador David Gilmour Opening of the new American Corner Building at the University of Kara October 12, 2017 Monsieur the Prefet of Kozah Monsieur the President of the University of Lome Distinguished faculty Dear students Honored guests Ladies and gentlemen I am delighted to join you for this wonderful occasion. I would like ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 31 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Spaces, Speeches, U.S. & Togo
| Tags: Building, new American Corner, speech, University of Kara
Remarks July 4 celebration 2017 (protocol opening) Good evening and thank you for joining us to celebrate the 241st anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. We are privileged to celebrate here tonight in the beautiful Radisson Blu, thanks to the very generous financial support of several private sector donors: American companies, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, embassy, Events, News, Speeches
| Tags: 241st anniversary, celebration 2017, July 4, Remarks
It is a great honor for me to be with you today to open this exhibition of historic images and documents about the visit of President Sylvanus Olympio to the United States. I discovered these images and documents in 2015 before my arrival in Lome, when I was preparing to take my post as ambassador. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Togo
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Exhibition, historic images, Sylvanus Olympio, United States
/Salutations/ Good morning. I am honored to represent the people of the United States of America to officially launch a very important health initiative for West Africa called the Dindji (deen-JI) Project. The word “dindji” signifies “border” in Mina. This relates directly to the project’s core goal: zero new infections, zero AIDS-related deaths, and zero ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 18 October, 2016 | Topics:
Speeches
(Protocol opening) Good evening and thank you for joining us to celebrate the 240th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. We are delighted to be together in this beautiful venue at the new Hotel Radisson 2 Fevrier. We are here thanks to the very generous financial support of several private sector ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 30 June, 2016 | Topics:
Speeches
REMARKS OF DAVID GILMOUR, AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO TOGO ON THE OCCASION OF THE CEREMONY OF THE DONATION OF MEDICAL AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT TO THE HEALTH SERVICES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF TOGO LOCATION: TRAINING CENTER, PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS (CEOMP) • Mr. Brigadier General, General Chief of Staff, Togolese Armed Forces, • ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 18 February, 2016 | Topics:
Events, News, Speeches
Ambassador David Gilmour Remarks at Welcome Reception, Lome January 20, 2016 Welcome to the American residence, we are delighted to have you with us this evening. Let me begin by wishing you a very happy new year, and best wishes for prosperity and health for you and your families in the year ahead. I feel ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 20 January, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: Barack Obama
Usual salutations. I would like to thank all present for coming to the American Residence this evening to celebrate with us the 239 times our planet has circled the sun since the day the United State of America declared its independence on July 4, 1776, minus two days. I promise that my discourse will be ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 4 July, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
REMARKS BY DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY BISA WILLIAMS CHECK HANDOVER CEREMONY TO WEST AFRICAN AMBASSADOR’S FUND GRANTEES U.S. EMBASSY MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM WEDNESDAY JUNE 24, 2015 AT 9:00 A.M. ************************** /Salutations/ Good morning. Thank you, Ambassador Whitehead, for inviting me to be a part of this very special ceremony. I am honored to represent the people of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 24 June, 2015 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches
| Tags: Barack Obama
Commencement Remarks Ambassador Whitehead American International School of Lome Commencement Thursday, June 11, 2015, 07:10 p.m. Sarakawa Hotel Director Afokpa, members of the School Board, teachers, honored guests, parents, and graduating class of twenty-fifteen, Good evening. Way back in the year 1932, United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave a commencement speech at Ogelthorpe University ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 11 June, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
NAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL BUILDING AT ATOME, OGOU PREFECTURE, PLATEAU REGION THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 9:00AM ———— ROBERT E. WHITEHEAD AMBASSADOR EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO TOGO ************************** Préfet de l’Ogou, Mr. Alagbé Baedjin ; Directeur Régional de l’Enseignement ; Inspecteur de l’Ogou ; Minister Amadou ; Honorable Boukpessi ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 28 May, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
BUILDING BLOCKS FOR BRIEF REMARKS INL FPU Closing/Graduation Ceremony at CEOMP April 10th, 2015, 08:30 am Good morning and welcome to this graduation ceremony for the XXX. It is an honor for me to be here with you once more, this time to take part today. The program you just completed was developed by the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 10 April, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
DRAFT REMARKS FOR AMBASSADOR WHITEHEAD OPEN SKIES AGREEMENT SIGNING CEREMONY MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND COOPERATION LOME – APRIL 2, 2015 /Salutations/ I am delighted to be here today to conclude the Open Skies Air Transport Agreement between the governments of the United States and Togo. The signing of the final agreement today marks the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 2 April, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
SPEECH OF HIS EXCELLENCY ROBERT WHITEHEAD, AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO TOGO AT THE DEDICATION CEREMONY OF THE ABWE HOSPITAL ESPERANCE AT MANGO, OTI PRÉFECTURE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015 AT 10:00AM ************************** MR. PREFECT OF OTI HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TOGO HEALTH OFFICIALS, TRADITIONAL AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 26 February, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
SPEECH OF HIS EXCELLENCY ROBERT WHITEHEAD, AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO TOGO AT THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE NEW HEALTH CLINIC AT AGBAVÉ, AGOU PRÉFECTURE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015 9:00AM ************************** MR. PREFECT OF AGOU HONORABLE HEALTH OFFICIALS, TRADITIONAL AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS, MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY OF AGBAVÉ HONORED GUESTS, Good morning. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 19 February, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
SPEECH OF HIS EXCELLENCY ROBERT WHITEHEAD, AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO TOGO AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF A WORKSHOP CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF NARCOTICS CASES IN TOGO AT THE U.S. EMBASSY, LOMÉ, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM 09:00AM EXCELLENCE MR MINISTER OF JUSTICE HONORABLE MAGISTRATES MEMBERS OF THE POLICE ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lome | 17 February, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
