By Mathew Dadiya
Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu and a State Department representative from President Donald Trump’s administration, Mr. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa have deliberated on developing a strategic economic and security partnership between Nigeria, Africa, and the United States.
The US State Department representative, conveyed President Trump’s strong interest in deepening direct engagement with Nigeria as a cornerstone of US relations with Africa.
The meeting which held late Thursday in France, anchored on mutual respect, prosperity, and regional stability, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, stated on Sunday.
The US wanted to work closely with President Tinubu to expand American investment in Nigeria and Africa, support energy and infrastructure development, and align trade and job creation efforts.
Both sides discussed actionable support and shared their perspectives on regional peace, particularly in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and across the Sahel.
President Trump’s advisor recognised Nigeria’s regional and continental leadership and supported President Tinubu’s interventions to stabilise key African regions.
President Tinubu reiterated Nigeria’s readiness to build productive alliances with the United States, centred on transparency, opportunity, mutual respect and outcomes that strengthen Africa’s place in the global economy.
