President Obama’s Meeting with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari

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Yesterday, President Obama hosted President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria in the Oval Office to express U.S. commitment to strengthening and expanding our partnership with Nigeria’s new government.  The President made clear that the United States is prepared to increase support for a holistic effort by the Government of Nigeria to counter Boko Haram; one that protects human rights and brings together security and development tools to defeat Boko Haram and eliminate the factors that fuel extremism.  President Obama and President Buhari also discussed what it will take to strengthen Nigeria’s economy, including a comprehensive approach to tackling corruption and reforming Nigeria’s energy sector.

Hosting President Buhari in Washington has created valuable opportunities for Vice President Biden and members of President Obama’s cabinet to meet with President Buhari, as well as for U.S. government departments and agencies to expand initiatives to support Nigeria’s priorities.  Below are highlights from these events and announcements.

• Press Call on the Upcoming Visit of the President of Nigeria
• Remarks by President Obama and President Buhari of Nigeria Before Bilateral Meeting
• Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria
• Readout from a Treasury Spokesperson of Secretary Lew’s Meeting with Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari
• Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work's Meeting with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari
• Readout of the Attorney General’s Meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria

See more about what the U.S. is doing to help Nigeria, here. 

Grant Harris is a Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs.