Ex Director of the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Michael Pompeo has called on the Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on phone to assure him that his country will increase the mutual beneficial relationship with Nigeria in many ways.
Michael Pompeo, who is now the U.S Secretary of State told Buhari on phone late yesterday, Thursday that with him in the Department of State, relations between the U.S and Nigeria would get even better.
He reiterated the desire of the U.S to continue to pursue, side by side with Nigeria, matters of common interest on the African continent, including the fight against terrorism and corruption, trade and dev
President Buhari first congratulated Michael Pompeo on his appointment as Secretary of State even as he expressed satisfaction with the present level of relationship between Nigeria and the US.
The President thanked him for the enormous support the U.S. has extended to the Nigerian security and intelligence services.
Buhari requested the Secretary of State to extend his appreciation to President Donald Trump for the warm reception he was given in the course of his recent visit to the White House.
