Jonathan Invited by Obama
The
President of the USA, Barrack Obama has invited President Goodluck
Jonathan of Nigeria for talks on issues bordering on terrorists
activities in the African continent among others.
Mrs.
Wendy Sherman, the United States Under Secretary of State for Political
Affairs, disclosed this to State House correspondents, said all was set
for both leaders to meet soon and discuss issues bordering on security,
governance, education and agriculture.
The US diplomat is currently leading a delegation to the US-Nigeria bi-national commission meeting.
The
US official came to the presidential villa to deliver a letter from
Obama to the Goodluck Jonathan who was gracious enough to accept the
letter, adding that “We look forward to working further on the basis of
the letter.”
“The
binational commission is really an invaluable tool for both nations to
work together for a strong relationship, especially to support Nigeria
as it moves forward to tackle its challenges. Our presidents are likely
to meet soon. I will leave that announcement to the President of the
United States and the President of Nigeria,” Mrs. Sherman continued.
“The
issues before the bi-national commission range from security to
governance, education and agriculture. Nigeria is a very important
country, not only here on the continent, but around the world. Nigeria
has served on the Security Council of the UN and it is likely to do so
again in future.
“He is
the head of the Committee on Democracy and has been leader in so many
ways, like in ECOWAS as a peace-keeper all around the world. These are
the partnerships that are important to us. Secretary Kerry had a meeting
with President Jonathan in Addis at the AU summit, and so, we look for
every opportunity to strengthen our relationship,” the US Diplomat
underlined.
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