US State Secretary, Blinken Calls Tinubu Ahead of May 29 Inauguration

 

The U.S. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken has called Bola Tinubu, President-elect.

 

During the call, Blinken assured Tinubu of the U.S. commitment to further strengthening the U.S.-Nigeria relationship with the incoming administration.

 

Blinken, in a statement by U.S. State Department Spokesperson, Matthew Miller, said he called the President-elect on Tuesday to discuss issues of interest.

 

The Secretary noted that the U.S.-Nigeria partnership was built on shared interests and strong people-to-people ties and that those links should continue to strengthen under President-elect Tinubu’s tenure.

 

He also discussed the importance of inclusive leadership that represents all Nigerians, continued comprehensive security cooperation, and reforms to support economic growth with the president elect.

 

President-elect Bola Tinubu will be sworn-in on May 29, 2023.