UNBELIEVABLE!!! US Secretary Blinken’s Call With Nigerian President-elect Tinubu

In a morning conversation with Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president-elect of Nigeria, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken reaffirmed his commitment to further deepening ties between the United States and Nigeria during the next administration.

The Secretary emphasized that the cooperation between the United States and Nigeria is based on common interests and solid inter-ethnic relationships, and that relationship should continue to grow under President-elect Tinubu’s leadership.

President-elect Tinubu and Secretary Blinken spoke about the significance of inclusive leadership that reflects all Nigerians, ongoing comprehensive security cooperation, and economic growth-supporting reforms.

.@SecBlinken spoke with President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday to emphasize his continued commitment to further strengthening the U.S.-Nigeria relationship with the incoming administration. Here's the readout of the call – https://t.co/tcuSy7PFbp pic.twitter.com/ekgSF5enmg

— U.S. Mission Nigeria (@USinNigeria) May 17, 2023