Buhari to visit Trump in Washington

Mobola Sadiq
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President Of the United States of America, Donald Trump has invited President Muhammadu Buhari to Washington at a mutually convenient date.

Trump handed out the invitation to on Monday during a telephone conversation at the request of the American President.

The conversation was cordial and President Buhari who is currently in London congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States, and on his cabinet, Presidential Spokesman, Femi Adesina said.

The two leaders discussed ways to improve cooperation in the fight against terrorism through provision of necessary equipment.

Trump encouraged Buhari, the first African leader he would talk to since he took over office as US president to keep up the good work he is doing.

He also commended him for the efforts made in rescuing 24 of the Chibok Girls and the strides being taken by the Nigerian military.

President Trump assured the Nigerian President of US readiness to cut a new deal in helping Nigeria in terms of military weapons to combat terrorism.

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