U.S. President Donald Trump will host President Muhammadu Buhari on April 30, the White House announced on Sunday evening. The White House in a statement said Buhari would meet Trump at Washington to discuss issues including “fighting terrorism” and economic growth. “The relationship of the United States with Nigeria is deep and strong, and Nigeria’s economic growth, security, and leadership in Africa will advance our mutual prosperity,” the statement read in part. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Buhari was the first African leader Trump called on the phone following his inauguration as the U.S. president. Diplomatic experts said Buhari, being the first African leader called by Trump, only reaffirmed Nigeria’s strategic position in Africa.

Source: Punch April 16, 2018 10:07 UTC