Friday 26 June 2015

Obama To Host President Buhari On July 20


United States President, Barack Obama will on July 20, 2015 host President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House where issues pertaining to cooperation between the two countries on how to advance a holistic and regional approach to combating the Boko Haram insurgency among other issues would be discussed.
The statement made available to LEADERSHIP Friday yesterday reads in full: “On Monday, July 20, President Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House.
“The visit will underscore 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.
Obama-invites-PMB“President Obama looks forward to discussing with President Buhari on many shared priorities including U.S.-Nigeria cooperation to advance a holistic, regional approach to combating Boko Haram, 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, 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”.

1 comment:

  1. Good beginning, please no jamboree but pure business that will re-position our nation in the committee of nations.

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