U.S. President Barack Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House on July 20, the White House National Security Council said on Thursday.
It said in Washington that the visit would underscore U.S. commitment to expanding its partnership with Nigeria’s new government and support for the Nigerian people.
Discussion at the meeting will be centred on fighting the Boko Haram militant group, among other issues.
According to a statement issued by the White House on Thursday, the visit will underscore the United States’ commitment to strengthening and expanding its partnership with Nigeria’s new government.
A holistic, regional approach to combating insurgency will be discussed by the duo. Advancing economic and political reforms in Nigeria will also be discussed between senior government advisers from both countries, the White House revealed.
Buhari had earlier met with Obama and other word leaders at the G7 summit earlier this month to discuss similar issues.
