Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- A high-level delegation of United States officials will visit Nigeria to discuss with the Nigerian government about protecting Christian communities and strengthening counterterrorism efforts.

The US State Department disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday that this visit is part of a broader diplomatic tour spanning Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

The tour will run for a week, from 21-29 January.

The delegation is led by the Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker, who will also serve as the "head of the US-Nigeria joint working group."

The US government, through the working group, will support Nigeria in combating terrorism while also increasing US investment opportunities in the country.

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