President Buhari this afternoon from London spoke to U President Donald Trump on telephone at the request of the American President. According to a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi
Adesina, the conversation was cordial and Pres. Buhari congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States, and on his cabinet.
The two leaders discussed ways to improve cooperation in the fight against terrorism through provision of necessary equipment.
President Trump encouraged President Buhari to keep up the good work he is doing, and also commended him for the efforts made in
rescuing 24 of the Chibok Girls and the strides being taken by the Nigerian military.
President Trump assured the Nigerian President of US readiness to cut a new deal in helping Nigeria in terms of military weapons to
combat terrorism. President Trump also invited President Buhari
to Washington at a mutually convenient date.
The White House Press Secretary and Communications Director,
Sean Michael Spicer made the confirmation on Tuesday.
Spicer said this in his introduction of Tuesday's White House Press
Briefing.
He mentioned that President Trump "on Monday spoke with
President Buhari of Nigeria, President Jacob Zuma of South
Africa".
Spicer also noted that Trump received the Prime Minister of
Canada, Justin Trudeau.
President Buhari who is in the United Kingdom spoke with Trump
on telephone at the request of the latter.
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