President Bola Tinubu has met with the Senior Advisor for Africa from US President Donald J. Trump’s administration, Mr. Massad Boulos,
in Paris, France, to discuss deepening strategic cooperation between Nigeria and the US.
This was disclosed on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the release, the high-level discussion held last Thursday focused on building a strong economic and security partnership based on mutual respect, shared prosperity, and regional stability.
Mr. Boulos conveyed President Trump’s “strong interest in deepening direct engagement with Nigeria,” describing the country as a cornerstone of America’s relationship with Africa.
He stated that the Trump team aims to collaborate closely with President Tinubu “to boost American investment in Nigeria and Africa, support energy and infrastructure development, and align trade and job creation efforts.”
The meeting also discussed ways to provide practical support for maintaining peace and stability across Africa, with a focus on the ongoing crisis in eastern DRC and security issues in the Sahel region.
Mr. Boulos acknowledged Nigeria’s “regional and continental leadership,” and expressed support for President Tinubu’s diplomatic efforts to restore stability in conflict-prone areas of Africa.
President Tinubu, in response, reiterated Nigeria’s willingness to engage in productive partnerships with the US, highlighting shared values and outcomes that enhance Africa’s role in global affairs.
“Our commitment is to build alliances based on transparency, opportunity, and mutual respect with a clear focus on results that strengthen Africa’s place in the global economy”, the president said.
