President Barrack Obama
of the United States, on Monday, expressed confidence in the ability of
President Muhammadu Buhari, to tackle the multiple challenges facing Nigeria.
Obama gave the
assurance in Washington DC, when he received President Muhammadu Buhari, who
was on four-day official visit to the United States.
According to him,
Buhari has come with a clear agenda to tackle the problem of insecurity,
occasioned by the activities of Boko Haram sect as well as other criminal
activities.
Obama expressed
appreciation to Buhari’s leadership style so far, saying that his
administration would continue to assist and help Nigeria in overcoming its
challenges.
Obama also assured that
American government would continue to partner with Nigeria, in ensuring
political stability in Africa and around the world.
He also commended
Nigeria for taking leadership position in the fight against the spread of
diseases like Ebola and polio and pledged that his administration would
continue to accord Nigeria the necessary recognition, to bring peace to Africa
and the world.
In his remarks,
President Buhari commended the American government under the leadership of
President Obama, for mounting pressure on former President Goodluck Jonathan’s
administration to conduct a free and fair election in Nigeria.
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