Blinken’s Phone Call With Tinubu: US Will Strengthen Partnership With Nigeria

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerian President-elect Tinubu

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke this morning with Nigerian President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to emphasize his continued commitment to further strengthening the U.S.-Nigeria relationship with the incoming administration.

The Secretary noted that the U.S.-Nigeria partnership is built on shared interests and strong people-to-people ties and that those links should continue to strengthen under President-elect Tinubu’s tenure.

Secretary Blinken and President-elect Tinubu discussed the importance of inclusive leadership that represents all Nigerians, continued comprehensive security cooperation, and reforms to support economic growth.

Source-Nairaland Forum