President Joe Biden has commended President Bola Tinubu for his dedication to upholding the rule of law and democracy in Niger Republic. Biden also reiterated his commitment to the enduring partnership between the United States and Nigeria.
These sentiments were expressed in an official statement issued by the White House after President Biden’s meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the G20 summit in New Delhi, India, on Sunday.
“President Joe Biden has reinforced our enduring commitment to the U.S.-Nigeria relationship and to the longstanding friendship between our two countries and peoples,” the statement read.
“President Biden welcomed the Tinubu Administration’s steps to reform Nigeria’s economy.
“He also thanked President Tinubu for his strong leadership as the chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to defend and preserve democracy and the rule of law in Niger and the broader region.”
Furthermore, Biden highlighted that Nigeria’s participation in the G20 Summit reflects the recognition of the nation’s significant global influence as the largest democracy and economy in Africa.
