State House Reporters Restricted From Covering Kerry’s Visit

Buhari-John-KerryWhen United States (U.S) Secretary of State, John Kerry, visits the Aso Rock Presidential Villa tomorrow (Tuesday), he will not grant any press interviews or have his visit covered by reporters covering the State House, it was learnt on Monday.

The high ranking U.S Government official is expected to be received by President Muhammadu Buhari by 3p.m.

During the visit to the Presidential Villa, only photographers and videographers will be allowed anywhere near the U.S Secretary of State.

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The photographers and videographers that will be allowed to establish arrival of Kerry by 2.55 pm, according to sources, are expected to set-up by 2.15 p.m.

Also, only the official photographers and videographer will be allowed to establish the bilateral meeting at the President’s Office.

The Secretary of State will not grant any press interview at the end of the meeting with the President.

After meeting Buhari, he is expected to meet with select Governors from the Northern part of Nigeria at the State House Press Waiting Room.

Again seven media personnel comprising of photographers and videographers will be allowed to establish the event.

At the end of the meeting with the governors, Kerry again will not grant any press interview.