The
United States Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday assured the
President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), that the US government was
willing and ready to work with him.
According
to a statement issued by the White House on Thursday, the US Vice President
said this when he phoned Buhari to congratulate him on his victory in the March
28 election on Wednesday.
It added
that Biden affirmed that the “United States of America stands ready to expand
collaboration with Nigeria on issues of common concern, including economic and
security matters.”
The Vice
President also commended Buhari for his leadership in helping to ensure that
the elections were conducted peacefully and urged him to continue to foster a
smooth, inclusive, and peaceful transition with President Goodluck Jonathan.
The
statement added, “The Vice President expressed the United States’ support for
Nigeria’s efforts to counter Boko Haram, recover hostages held by the group,
and protect civilian populations. The Vice President also expressed the
willingness of the United States to partner Nigeria to strengthen its economy.”
Earlier
in the week, the President-elect had said that Nigeria would work closely with
the US government especially in the area of military cooperation and security.
Source: PunchNg
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