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President Obama will host Nigerian President
Muhammadu Buhari at the White House on Monday, July 20.
A statement from the White House on Wednesday
says the visit will look into the United States “longstanding friendship with Nigeria, our commitment to strengthening
and expanding our partnership with Nigeria’s new government, and our support
for the Nigerian people following their historic democratic elections and
peaceful transfer of power”.
It also said President Obama looks forward to
discussing with President Buhari the two countries’ many shared priorities
including US.- regional approach to combating Boko Haram, Nigeria cooperation
to advance a holistic relationship with the US, as well as Nigeria’s efforts to
advance important economic and political reforms that will help unlock its full
potential as a regional and global leader.
In addition to hosting President Buhari at the
White House, it’s also gathered that the United States will welcome President
Buhari’s senior advisors for consultations with U.S. counterparts and other
events aimed at building on the strong U.S.-Nigeria relationship.
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