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Miami, FL – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will hold a press conference Sunday, July 26, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., to discuss the latest efforts to rescue the kidnapped Nigerian school girls who were abducted by the terrorist group Boko Haram more than a year ago. Congresswoman Wilson, who has championed the #BringBackOurGirls movement with the support of her Congressional colleagues and the international community, will be joined by Mandela Fellows who are being hosted by Florida International University as part of President Obama's Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The initiative empowers young people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking, as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, and enhance peace and security across Africa.

Several of the Fellows will discuss their fortune to be able to get an education and the need to keep the plight of the kidnapped school girls in the spotlight. Congresswoman Wilson and other Members of Congress recently met with newly elected Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari during his recent visit to Washington, DC, where he was asked about the status of the school girls and continuing efforts for their safe return.

WHO: Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, Mandela Fellows David Kuany /South
Sudan,Cynthia Badzi / Congo, Judith Mogode/Chad, Alueshima Utsaha / Nigeria,
Magdalene Matthews/ Liberia, Aden Moussa Douksiye/Djibouti, Miami Gardens
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro Dr. Yinka Tella, President of the Nigerian
American Foundation (NAF) and Coordinator, CONSFLO, Prophet Ige Kelly
Osaigbovo, Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church

WHEN: Sunday, July 26, 2015, 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: The Word of Life Bible Church, 4000 NW 167th Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33054

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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson is a third-term Congresswoman from Florida representing parts of Northern Miami-Dade and Southeast Broward counties. A former state legislator and school principal, she is the founder of the 5000 Role Models for Excellence Project, a mentoring program for young males at risk of dropping out of school. Congresswoman Wilson also founded the Florida Ports Caucus, a bipartisan taskforce that coordinates federal action in support of Florida's harbors and waterways.