As President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in Washington yesterday on a four day state visit, the United States has expressed its willingness to
assist his administration to track down billions of dollars in stolen
assets and increase US military assistance to fight Boko Haram.
Buhari’s
visit is viewed by Washington, which seeks to “reset” relationship with
Nigeria, as a chance to set the seal on improving ties since he won the
presidential election hailed as Nigeria’s first democratic power
transition in decades.
U.S. cooperation with Buhari’s predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan,
had virtually ground to a halt over issues including his refusal to
investigate corruption and human rights abuses by the Nigerian military.
Buhari, who arrived in Washington yesterday, left Nigeria with a 33-man
delegation that included his son, governors, Central Bank of Nigeria
(CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele and some permanent secretaries.
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