President Buhari Meets U.S. Secretary of State, Tillerson, In Aso Rock
Earlier today, President Muhammadu Buhari received in audience U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in State House, Abuja. The meeting which was held behind closed doors – started shortly after Tillerson’s arrival at the State House, Abuja around 4.07 p.m.
The top U.S. diplomat is expected to grant press interview immediately after meeting with President Buhari before departing Nigeria for Washington later today.
Analysts believed that Tillerson and Buhari 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.’’
He is also scheduled to meet with U.S. Embassy personnel and participate in events related to U.S. government-supported activities.
Tillerson, who has been on a five-day working tour of some African countries, had visited Nairobi and Kenya on Friday.
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