Blinken Speaks With Tinubu, Discusses Importance Of Inclusive Leadership That Represents All Nigerians

United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Tuesday morning called and spoke with Nigerian President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to emphasize his continued commitment to further strengthening the U.S.-Nigeria relationship with the incoming administration.

According to State Department’s Spokesperson, Matthew Miller Blinken noted that the U.S.-Nigeria partnership is built on shared interests and strong people-to-people ties and that those links should continue to strengthen under President-elect Tinubu’s tenure.

Secretary Blinken and President-elect Tinubu discussed the importance of inclusive leadership that represents all Nigerians, continued comprehensive security cooperation, and reforms to support economic growth.