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Cohen forced to postpone visit

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    US Defence Secretary William Cohen has postponed a visit to Nigeria because bad weather prevented his aircraft from landing in Abuja, the United States Information Agency (USIA) reported.

    Cohen was scheduled to have talks with President Obasanjo on a number of issues, particularly budgetary matters, during his 16-17 February trip, USIA said.

    Cohen, who said he had met Obasanjo twice before, told reporters en route to the United States that he hoped to reschedule his visit to Nigeria, possibly in early April when he travels to the Persian gulf.

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