…”He’s the only African leader Biden wants to me” – US envoy
President Bola Tinubu will be speaking with the United States (US) President, Joe Biden, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September.
This follows Tinubu’s acceptance of an invitation extended to him by his American counterpart.
The development is sequel to a meeting between Tinubu and US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Molly Phee.
Presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, quoted Phee as saying this on Saturday when Tinubu hosted her at the Aso Rock villa. According to Phee, President Tinubu is the only African leader President Joe Biden wants to meet on the sidelines of the UNGA meeting.
On his part, Tinubu said he is working to create prosperity for Nigerians. The President further said although all options are on the table to resolve the crisis in Niger Republic, war is not ideal for his economic reforms in the region as chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
