(USA) has been very prominent in the news recently.
The visit of Buhari is expected to strengthen the bilateral
relationship between the U.S.A and Nigeria in many aspects of both
countries' economic agenda.
Buhari's visit is also an opportunity for Nigeria to seek a firm and
committed support of the United States in helping Nigeria curb the
excesses of the Boko Haram terrorist group causing havoc in the
country.
The buzz that surrounded Buhari's visit has overshadowed a major goof
the U.S president committed while speaking to his counterpart.
Obama had described Nigeria as a country in the eastern part of Africa
instead of West Africa while discussing with Buhari.
According to Washington Post, Obama who was speaking to reporters
before the meeting commenced said, "the U.S. hoped to partner with
Nigeria so that Nigeria ends up being not only an anchor of prosperity
and stability in the eastern part of the continent, but can also be an
outstanding role model for developing countries around the world."
Buhari was accompanied by Professor Adebowale Adefuye, Nigeria's
Ambassador to the United States, and a few members of his delegation
from Nigeria to the meeting.
--The Washington Post
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