President Bola Tinubu met with Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa in the US State Department and father-in-law of Donald Trump’s daughter Tiffany, in Paris on Thursday.
The meeting focused on developing a strategic economic and security partnership between Nigeria, Africa, and the United States.
Key Discussion Points
- Economic Cooperation: Expanding American investment in Nigeria and Africa, supporting energy and infrastructure development, and aligning trade and job creation efforts.
- Regional Security: Building durable peace in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and promoting stability across the Sahel region.
- Mutual Partnership: Strengthening ties between Nigeria and the US, with a focus on mutual respect, transparency, and opportunity.
Strengthening Diplomatic Ties
The meeting highlights the growing engagement between Nigeria and the United States under President Tinubu’s leadership. Boulos conveyed President Trump’s strong interest in deepening direct engagement with Nigeria as a cornerstone of US relations with Africa.
Quotes
- “President Tinubu reiterated Nigeria’s readiness to build productive alliances with the United States, centered on transparency, opportunity, mutual respect, and outcomes that strengthen Africa’s place in the global economy.”
Context
The meeting occurred during President Tinubu’s two-week working visit to France, where he is assessing the progress of his administration’s reforms and leading strategic discussions ahead of his second anniversary in office.