United States Vice President Kamala Harris has described leadership in Nigeria in particular, and other African countries in general as “key to confronting regional and global challenges.”
Harris stated this on Friday when she hosted her Nigerian counterpart, Professor Yemi Osinbajo at the White House in Washington DC.
Their meeting centred on Nigeria-US relations and Nigeria’s energy transition plan, statements from both camps said.
Osinbajo said in a statement, “It was truly a pleasure to meet with Vice-President Kamala Harris to discuss Nigeria’s #EnergyTransition Plan and other interests between our Governments.
“The United States has been a long-standing partner of ours and has since our independence consistently supported Nigeria’s aspirations for economic and social development.
“In addition to a shared commitment to democracy, both countries must continue to work together at the bilateral and multilateral levels to address common global challenges, promote peace and security, tackle pandemics, climate change, and economic adversity.”
Haris on her part said, “It was great to meet with Vice President Osinbajo of Nigeria today to discuss strengthening the relationship between the United States and Nigeria.
“African leadership, and in particular, Nigeria’s leadership, is key to confronting regional and global challenges.”