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General News of Monday, 11 September 2023

Source: www.legit.ng

President Tinubu meets Joe Biden, makes 3 points

Joe Biden commends President Tinubu over economic reform, ECOWAS leadership Joe Biden commends President Tinubu over economic reform, ECOWAS leadership

President Bola Tinubu has met with his United States counterpart, Joe Biden, at the ongoing G-20 Leaders' summit in India.

According to a statement released by the White House, the meeting between the two leaders was to reinforce the bilateral relationship between the West African country and the American giant.

The US authority disclosed that President Biden welcomed the economic reform by President Tinubu, adding that it was the right step in the right direction for the country.

Also, the American president commended his Nigerian counterpart for his leadership prowess in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), citing his will to preserve and defend democracy and the rule of law in the Niger, the West African bloc, and the black content at large was something to reckon with.

The US president then noted that Nigeria's invitation to the G-20 summit was a result of the country's recognition as the largest democracy and economic country in Africa.

The statement reads in part: "President Joe Biden met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu today on the sidelines of the G20 in New Delhi, India, to reinforce our enduring commitment to the U.S.-Nigeria relationship and the longstanding friendship between our two countries and peoples."

President Tinubu has received international and local commendations from economic experts worldwide since his administration announced the removal of the fuel subsidy and stopped the multiple exchange rates.