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Nigerian Leader Bola Tinubu to Meet with U.S. President Joe Biden at UN General Assembly
Tinubu Seeks U.S. Support Amidst Crisis in West Africa
New York, August 28, 2023- Nigeria’s influential leader, Bola Tinubu, is set to engage in crucial talks with United States President Joe Biden during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York, as confirmed by his spokesperson on Saturday.
The UN General Assembly, scheduled for September 18 to 26, 2023, will serve as the backdrop for this anticipated meeting between the two leaders. Ajuri Ngelale, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Presidency, issued a statement affirming that Tinubu had eagerly accepted the invitation extended to him. The invitation itself was delivered by Molly Phee, the U.S. Presidential Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.
The primary focus of the meeting is expected to revolve around the precarious situation in Niger, a nation where Tinubu plays a pivotal role as the head of the regional coalition, Ecowas. Recent events involving a military coup have thrust Niger into a state of uncertainty, prompting Tinubu and other West African leaders to engage in diplomatic efforts to negotiate a resolution.
Bola Tinubu, known for spearheading bold reforms within Nigeria, intends to leverage this meeting to advocate for increased U.S. investment in his home country. Furthermore, he seeks to foster greater collaboration between the United States and West African nations in defending and upholding democracy within the region.
The meeting between Tinubu and Biden holds significant implications for the ongoing stability and development of West Africa, and it will be closely watched by the international community during the United Nations General Assembly later next month.
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