By Udesinanna Stephen
The United States Secretary of State, Antony J Blinken, has said the Joe Biden administration is committed to further strengthen the U.S.-Nigeria relationship with the incoming administration.
According to a statement by the Spokesperson for the United States, US Department of State, Matthew Miller,
Blinken said this during a call with Tinubu recently.
“Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke this morning with Nigerian President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to emphasise his continued commitment to further strengthening the U.S.-Nigeria relationship with the incoming administration.
“The Secretary noted that the U.S.-Nigeria partnership is built on shared interests and strong people-to-people ties and that those links should continue to strengthen under President-elect Tinubu’s tenure.
“Secretary Blinken and President-elect Tinubu discussed the importance of inclusive leadership that represents all Nigerians, continued comprehensive security cooperation, and reforms to support economic growth,” the statement reads as obtained by the Nations.