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Ed Markey: But our visit also showed a dynamic and hopeful Nigeria. In Lagos, I met many brilliant young entrepreneurs whose…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
But our visit also showed a dynamic and hopeful Nigeria. In Lagos, I met many brilliant young entrepreneurs whose innovative startups are creating a new knowledge-driven economy.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights the positive developments in Nigeria's economy through entrepreneurship.

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