Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr., in Abuja.

 

Atiku revealed the visit in a post on his official Facebook page, where he also shared photographs from the meeting. He explained that discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding partnership between Nigeria and the United States, particularly in promoting democracy and enhancing security.

 

“This afternoon, I had the honor of leading a delegation on a courtesy visit to the United States Ambassador, Richard M. Mills Jr., in Abuja,” Atiku wrote. “Our discussion focused on strengthening the enduring partnership between Nigeria and the United States, particularly in the areas of advancing democracy, security, and promoting shared prosperity.”

 

Atiku, a prominent political figure and member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is among those aspiring to contest for Nigeria’s presidency in the next general elections.