Adnan Siddiqi, Counsellor for Public Affairs at the US Embassy in Nigeria, said Nigerian students in the US received N23.2 billion in financial aid and scholarships in 2022.
Siddiqi announced this on Monday during the 22nd annual U.S. Embassy and Education USA College Fair, EducationUSA.
He said EducationUSA-advised students received financial help and scholarships.
The counselor said the exhibition covers US studies and career opportunities.
Students guided by EducationUSA received over $30 million (23.2 billion naira) in financial aid and scholarships last year.
The counselor also reported that Mission Nigeria issued over 9,000 student visas last year, a 405.3% increase.
Illinois, New York, Georgia, and Massachusetts receive the most Nigerian students after Texas.
Siddiqi stated 14,400 Nigerians study in US colleges.
Students attend 973 schools in all 50 states and DC.
He said Nigeria sends the most students to the US of any African nation.
A recent research stated that Nigeria sends more students to the US than any other African nation, according to Siddiqi.
According to the latest data, 14,400 students are studying in 973 institutions in all 50 states and DC. Texas is the most popular state.”
He ascribed the rise of Nigerian students in the US to the annual exhibition.
“Our annual college fairs have helped Nigerian students secure more financial aid and scholarships and increase the number of outstanding applicants to U.S. institutions.
“Many of those students attend a variety of US institutions, from small liberal arts private colleges to huge state universities.”
At the show were representatives from 45 U.S. colleges and universities.
