“What Tinubu Discussed With US President Trump’s Advisor,” Official Speaks

• President Bola Tinubu met with US State Department adviser, Massad Boulos, on April 10, 2025, in Paris to strengthen Nigeria-US strategic relations
• The presidency released a statement stating that their discussions focused on boosting regional security, including working together with partners to build a durable peace in eastern DRC
• The US government expressed interest in expanding opportunities for economic cooperation throughout Africa

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

State House, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received a State Department representative from President Donald J. Trump's administration, Mr. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Paris.

The meeting focused on developing a strategic economic and security partnership between Nigeria, Africa, and the United States anchored on mutual respect, prosperity, and regional stability.

Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, made this known in a statement he signed on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

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According to Onanuga, the US State Department rep conveyed President Trump's strong interest in deepening direct engagement with Nigeria as a cornerstone of US relations with Africa.

"The US wanted to work closely with President Tinubu to expand American investment in Nigeria and Africa, support energy and infrastructure development, and align trade and job creation efforts," he stated.

Speaking further, the statement noted that President Tinubu and Trump's advisor discussed actionable support and shared their perspectives on regional peace, particularly in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and across the Sahel.

Additionally, President Trump's advisor recognised Nigeria's regional and continental leadership and supported President Tinubu's interventions to stabilise key African regions.

"President Tinubu reiterated Nigeria's readiness to build productive alliances with the United States, centred on transparency, opportunity, mutual respect and outcomes that strengthen Africa's place in the global economy," the statement concluded.

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