The U.S government says it acknowledges the threats that violent extremism poses to Nigeria and regional security in Africa This was part of a phone call discussion between the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyema.
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A statement issued by the US spokesperson Ned Prince highlighted the importance the US places on its relationship with Nigeria, He says the US is in support of the appointment of new Service Chiefs In Nigeria By President Muhammadu Buhari saying this will bring new counter-terrorism approaches and provide a better security across the country.
Secretary Blinken referenced President Biden’s Revocation of Migrant visa restrictions for Nigeria and U.S support for. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as the New DG WTO as an affirmation of the close ties Between America and Nigeria’
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