Conover + GouldConover + Gould Strategic Communications has inked a $120,000 ten-month program to promote American University of Nigeria's programs in the fields of education, development and community service.

Opened in 2004 by a former Nigerian vice president, AUN stands as the sole American-style college in sub-Saharan Africa.

Under the leadership of president Margee Ensign, AUN stands as a leader in providing relief to the thousands of Nigerians uprooted from their homes by Boko Haram, the Islamic terrorist group is especially active in AUN's home state of Adamawa.

The college, via a partnership with Adamawa Peacemakers Initiative, plans to raise funds to provide housing, food, medical and educational opportunities to internally displaced Nigerians.

Ensign briefed media in Lagos earlier this month about the partnership's goals.

C&S will conduct outreach to print, broadcast and social media outlets.

It also will promote the US-based AUN Foundation's effort to raise scholarship funds for students at the primary, secondary and college levels.

Heather Conover and Ensign signed the contract Aug. 11. Work began Sept. 1.