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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday urged the United States to reconsider relocating the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) from Stuttgart, Germany, to Africa, nearer to the Theatre of Operation.<\/p>\n

The President is also asking the international community to support Nigeria and the sub-region in tackling growing insecurity to avoid spillovers.<\/p>\n

President Buhari, in a virtual meeting with the US Secretary of State, Mr. Anthony Blinken, said AFRICOM, which partners countries to counter transnational threats, should be relocated to Africa to strengthen ongoing efforts to check the security situation, with likely effect on other nations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe security challenges in Nigeria remain of great concern to us and impacted more negatively, by existing complex negative pressures in the Sahel, Central and West Africa, as well as the Lake Chad Region.<\/p>\n

\u201cCompounded as the situation remains, Nigeria and her security forces remain resolutely committed to containing them and addressing their root causes. The support of important and strategic partners like the United States cannot be overstated as the consequences of insecurity will affect all nations hence the imperative for concerted cooperation and collaboration of all nations to overcome these challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn this connection, and considering the growing security challenges in West and Central Africa, Gulf of Guinea, Lake Chad region and the Sahel, weighing heavily on Africa, it underscores the need for the United States to consider re-locating AFRICOM Headquarters from Stuttgart, Germany to Africa and near the Theatre of Operation,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

The President said Nigeria will enhance collaborations in all forms, with friends and strategic partners, to work together for greater security for all, which remain the most significant condition for overcoming the existential challenges.<\/p>\n

President Buhari congratulated Blinken on his appointment by President Joe Biden and commended the United States for the decision to repeal the immigration restriction known as the \u201cMuslim ban\u2019\u2019, re-joining the World Health Organization (WHO) and Paris Agreement on Climate Change.<\/p>\n

\u201cNigeria attaches great importance to its relations with the United States. Let me in this connection express appreciation to President Joe Biden for his welcome and decision to repeal the Immigration restriction known as the \u2018Muslim ban\u2019 on travel and visas for citizens predominantly from Muslim Nations and African Countries, including Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cI also wish to congratulate the United States for re-joining the World Health Organization (WHO) and Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The leadership of the United States in these two organizations is crucial for the international community.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis action is a demonstration of the United States commitment in championing and supporting international organizations to build a better world for all,\u2019\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n

President Buhari noted that Nigeria remains resolute in her commitment to supporting global efforts as enshrined in the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, which seeks to limit global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n

He said the convening of the Climate Change Summit last week by President Biden was a strong indication of the renewed interest of the United States to the Paris Agreement.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to extend our goodwill message to President Joe Biden and his Administration. May I also thank you for initiating this meeting, which I am confident, given your background and current position, you will use to promote the existing bilateral relations between our two countries,\u2019\u2019 the President said.<\/p>\n

The Secretary of State said he was pleased to make Nigeria part of his \u201cfirst virtual visit to Africa,\u201d noting that Nigeria and the United States of America, share a lot in bilateral issues.<\/p>\n

He added that he would be delighted to build on the foundation that was laid between the two countries over 60 years ago, disclosing that areas of discussion with Nigeria would include \u201cbuilding the economies back after the COVID-19 pandemic, security for vulnerable communities, and climate issues.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday urged the United States to reconsider relocating the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) from Stuttgart, Germany, to Africa, nearer to the Theatre of Operation. The President is also asking the international community to support Nigeria and the sub-region in tackling growing insecurity to avoid spillovers. 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