Jonathan Invited by Obama

 

The President of the USA, Barrack Obama has invited President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria for talks on issues bordering on terrorists activities in the African continent among others.

Mrs. Wendy Sherman, the United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, disclosed this to State House correspondents, said all was set for both leaders to meet soon and discuss issues bordering on security, governance, education and agriculture.

The US diplomat is currently leading a delegation to the US-Nigeria bi-national commission meeting.

The US official came to the presidential villa to deliver a letter from Obama to the Goodluck Jonathan who was gracious enough to accept the letter, adding that “We look forward to working further on the basis of the letter.”

“The binational commission is really an invaluable tool for both nations to work together for a strong relationship, especially to support Nigeria as it moves forward to tackle its challenges. Our presidents are likely to meet soon. I will leave that announcement to the President of the United States and the President of Nigeria,” Mrs. Sherman continued.

“The issues before the bi-national commission range from security to governance, education and agriculture. Nigeria is a very important country, not only here on the continent, but around the world. Nigeria has served on the Security Council of the UN and it is likely to do so again in future.

“He is the head of the Committee on Democracy and has been leader in so many ways, like in ECOWAS as a peace-keeper all around the world. These are the partnerships that are important to us. Secretary Kerry had a meeting with President Jonathan in Addis at the AU summit, and so, we look for every opportunity to strengthen our relationship,” the US Diplomat underlined.