Nigeria was one of the few African nations that joined the US-led coalition during Operation Desert Storm in 1990-1991, when the United States championed the liberation of Kuwait. “Nigeria has also consistently voted in support of the United States and its allies at the United Nations and other multi-lateral world bodies. This is even as we are perhaps the biggest trading partner that the United States has in Africa, even where we had alternatives. “Nigerians love the United States and have been a major force for the positive development of that great nation: 77 per cent of all black doctors in the United States are Nigerians. “Reports from other members of the international community, including credible international organisations, have continued to raise concerns on security and human rights issues under the Buhari administration.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 02, 2020 05:37 UTC