President Muhammadu Buhari Monday spoke with US president Donald Trump.
YNaija earlier on Monday said Buhari will speak with Trump, a report, confirmed by the FG.
Senior special assistant to the president, Garba Shehu said this Tuesday via his Twitter account.
“President Buhari this afternoon from London spoke to President Trump on telephone at the request of the American President,” he tweeted.
“The conversation was cordial and President Buhari congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States, and on his cabinet.
“The two leaders discussed ways to improve cooperation in the fight against terrorism through provision of necessary equipment.
“President Trump encouraged President Buhari to keep up the good work he is doing and also commended him for the efforts made in rescuing 24 of the Chibok Girls and the strides being taken by the Nigerian military.
“Pres. Trump assured the president of the US readiness to cut a new deal in helping Nigeria in terms of military weapons to combat terrorism.
“President Trump also invited President Buhari to Washington at a mutually convenient date.”
The conversation was cordial and President Buhari congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States, and on his cabinet.
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) February 13, 2017
President @realDonaldTrump encouraged President @MBuhari to keep up the good work he is doing,…
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) February 13, 2017
Pres. Trump assured @NGRPresident of the US readiness to cut a new deal in helping Nigeria in terms of military weapons to combat terrorism.
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) February 13, 2017
President @realDonaldTrump also invited President @MBuhari to Washington at a mutually convenient date.
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) February 13, 2017
Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.
wishing our president speedy recovery