The announcement said Buhari's 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."
President Muhammadu Buhari is to visit the United States on July 20 and will be received at the White House by President Barack Obama, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said today.
The Nigerian leader’s visit will come just before Mr. Obama leaves for Africa. He is scheduled to visit Kenya and Ethiopia.
The announcement said Buhari's 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."
According to the spokesman, "President Obama looks forward to discussing with President Buhari our many shared priorities including US.-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."
He stated that 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.