President Tinubu Receives U.S. Ambassador, Underscores Importance Of Sustaining Democracy, Its Norms And Institutions

 President Tinubu Receives U.S. Ambassador, Underscores Importance Of Sustaining Democracy, Its Norms And Institutions

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja emphasized the importance of sustaining democracy, its norms and institutions, noting that protests are an integral part of democracy, but that no government will condone demonstrations that lead to the destruction of lives and property.

The President spoke at the Presidential Villa when he received a Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr.

The Nigeria's relationship with America is rich and government  believe in democracy and freedom adding that former US high commissioners worked hard during Nigeria's transition to democracy, and govt remember the likes of Ambassador Howard Jeter.

he said government  look forward to Nigeria and the United States continuously working to expand cooperation on shared goals and democratic values.  

Welcoming the U.S. State Department's acknowledgement of Nigeria’s strategic role on the continent as Africa’s largest democracy, President Tinubu called on the U.S. government to pay more attention to Africa.

Expressing the United States’ commitment to expanding cooperation with Nigeria on cybercrimes, the Ambassador announced the establishment of a special office at the Embassy to work closely with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Earlier, President Tinubu also received Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria, Mr. Aiyub Bin Omar, and the High Commissioner of Botswana, Ms. Phild Nani Kereng.

President Tinubu told the High Commissioner of Malaysia that Nigeria would work towards improving the balance of trade between the two countries.  

President Tinubu acknowledged that many Nigerian students find studying in Malaysia attractive, adding that Nigeria looks forward to their contributions to the development of critical sectors

of the economy, such as agriculture and ICT.

The Malaysian High Commissioner said that ahead of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations in 2025, Malaysia is looking forward to strengthening relations with Nigeria.

In his audience with the Botswana High Commissioner, the President expressed Nigeria’s readiness to develop a robust cultural and economic cooperation with the Southern African country.

Acknowledging Botswana's progress on livestock development, the President said he had received briefing from a committee established to create a ministry of livestock development in Nigeria.

President Tinubu described President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana as a good friend and extended his appreciation to the Botswana President for attending his inauguration.

High Commissioner Kereng said Botswana is committed to being a leader in the production of livestock vaccines and is prepared to partner Nigeria in this area.

She expressed admiration for Nigerian arts, entertainment, and culture, adding that young people from Botswana had a lot to learn from Nigeria's youth-driven creative economy.