PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari's visit to USA the outcome
President Buhari made the appeal in an article he published in Washington Post, some days ago, shortly before he met with President Obama as part of his four-day working visit to the United States.
The appeal for assistance came as Obama expressed confidence in the ability of President Buhari to tackle the multiple challenges facing Nigeria through his clear agenda.
Buhari, who enumerated what he has done so far to decimate the Boko Haram insurgents including replacing the service chiefs and how governance had been badly run in the country, stressed the need to recover the stolen funds.
We’ll assist, we've confidence in Buhari, saids Obama
Welcoming President Buhari, the US President said the Nigerian leader had come with a clear agenda to tackle the problem of insecurity occasioned by activities of Boko Haram sect as well as other violent criminal activities.
Obama expressed appreciation over Buhari’s leadership style so far, saying that his administration would continue to assist and help Nigeria in overcoming her challenges.
“It is a great pleasure to welcome President Buhari and his delegation here in the White House for his first visit since the historic election that took place. Said Obama, Nigeria is obviously one of the most important countries in the world, one of the most important countries in the African continent. he also Said .
“I want to emphasize how much I appreciate President Buhari’s work so far. I have seen him put together a team so that we can do everything that we can to help him succeed and help the people of Nigeria succeed.”
Obama also assured that the American government that they will continue to partner with Nigeria in ensuring political stability in Africa and around the world. He congratulated the country for conducting peaceful elections.
Buhari, therefore, thanked Obama for inviting him to visit his country as well as his administration’s support to Nigeria.
The Governors of Nasarawa, Borno, Imo, Oyo and Edo states as well as some government officials accompanied the President on the visit.
Obama said: This Visit’ll strengthen US, Nigeria’s bonds
“Nigeria is the largest trading partner with America, and we will want to maintain that America would want to see a shift of the emphasis from oil to non-oil export, agriculture, power, infrastructure and solid materials and all the things that will help Nigeria to diversify.” said Obama
"The fact is that I now seek Obama’s assistance in locating and returning $150 billion in funds stolen in the past decade and held in foreign bank accounts on behalf of former, corrupt officials is testament to how badly Nigeria has been run. This way of conducting our affairs cannot continue."
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