President of the United States, Joe Biden has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his effort in preserving democracy in Niger.
This was contained in a statement released by the White House during the second day of the G20 summit in India.
Biden added that America is committed to reinforcing its longstanding relationship with Nigeria
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The statement reads: “President Joe Biden met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu today on the sidelines of the G20 in New Delhi, India to reinforce our enduring commitment to the U.S.-Nigeria relationship and to the longstanding friendship between our two countries and peoples.
“President Biden welcomed the Tinubu Administration’s steps to reform Nigeria’s economy and thanked President Tinubu for his strong leadership as the chair of the Economic Community of West African States to defend and preserve democracy and the rule of law in Niger and the broader region.
“Nigeria’s invitation to the G-20 Summit is a recognition of Nigeria’s important global role as Africa’s largest democracy and economy.”
