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President Buhari meets US secretary of state in Aso Rock
Just back from Benue state where he met with the people, President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the Aso Rock Villa where he is currently meeting with the United States Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson.
Heykayjones.blogspot.com learnt that Tillerson arrived Nigeria's seat of power in the evening of Monday, March 12 and is expected to discuss issues relating to both countries.
The meeting is holding behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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| Buhari discusses with Rex Tillerson in Aso Rock. Credit: Presidency |
Vanguard also quotes Tillerson as condemning the recent mass abduction of schoolgirls in Dapchi and promised Washington’s full support in Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram jihadists.
“The recent kidnapping of 110 schoolgirls is heartbreaking.
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| Discussion time between Buhari and Tillerson. Credit: Presidency |
“Nigeria has the US in full support and we are actively working with our partners in what we can assist you in this fight,” he said.
Heykayjones.blogspot.com earlier reported that Rex Tillerson would arrive in Abuja for his first official visit to Nigeria. A press advisory from the US Embassy said Tillerson would hold talks with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday.
President @MBuhari this afternoon, received the United States' Secretary of State, Mr. Rex Tillerson at the Presidential Villa. pic.twitter.com/MoJKEwLiIU— Government of Nigeria (@AsoRock) March 12, 2018
“When he arrives, Tillerson will become the highest ranking official in the Trump administration to visit Nigeria.
