The U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. Rex Tillerson, will arrive in
Abuja on Monday for his first official visit to Nigeria.
A Press Advisory from the U.S. Embassy said Tillerson would hold
talks with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday.
“When he arrives, Tillerson will become the highest ranking
official in the Trump administration to visit Nigeria.
”The secretary is expected to hold a press conference at the
Presidential Villa on Tuesday by 11.45 a.m
”Tillerson is expected to be joined by Minister of Foreign
Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama,” the embassy stated.
Tillerson has been on a week-long tour of Africa.
He has visited the Horn of Africa just days after he announced a
new $533m aid package for Africa, out of which $128m was earmarked
for Nigeria and countries of the Lake Chad region.
WhenTillerson meets Buhari, both men are expected to discuss
counter terrorism efforts and humanitarian issues in Nigeria’s
Northeast and the Lake Chad basin.
He is also expected to discuss how to advance peace and
security, promote good governance, and spur mutually beneficial
trade and investment with the president
During his trip, he is expected also to meet with U.S. Embassy
personnel and participate in events related to U.S.
government-supported activities. (NAN)
The U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. Rex Tillerson, will arrive in
Abuja on Monday for his first official visit to Nigeria.
A Press Advisory from the U.S. Embassy said Tillerson would hold
talks with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday.
“When he arrives, Tillerson will become the highest ranking
official in the Trump administration to visit Nigeria.
”The secretary is expected to hold a press conference at the
Presidential Villa on Tuesday by 11.45 a.m
”Tillerson is expected to be joined by Minister of Foreign
Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama,” the embassy stated.
Tillerson has been on a week-long tour of Africa.
He has visited the Horn of Africa just days after he announced a
new $533m aid package for Africa, out of which $128m was earmarked
for Nigeria and countries of the Lake Chad region.
WhenTillerson meets Buhari, both men are expected to discuss
counter terrorism efforts and humanitarian issues in Nigeria’s
Northeast and the Lake Chad basin.
He is also expected to discuss how to advance peace and
security, promote good governance, and spur mutually beneficial
trade and investment with the president
During his trip, he is expected also to meet with U.S. Embassy
personnel and participate in events related to U.S.
government-supported activities. (NAN)
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