In a significant move towards strengthening bilateral relations, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with Massad Boulos, a Senior Advisor for Africa representing the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Paris on Thursday. The meeting, as reported by presidential sources, centered on establishing a strategic economic and security alliance between Nigeria, the broader African continent, and the United States. The envisioned partnership is designed to foster mutual respect, enhance prosperity, and ensure regional stability.

Mr. Boulos conveyed President Trump's eagerness to deepen direct engagement with Nigeria, emphasizing its critical role as a cornerstone in the United States' approach to Africa. Discussions focused on expanding American investments within Nigeria and across Africa, with targeted support for energy and infrastructure development. Aligning trade policies and job creation initiatives also featured prominently in the dialogue.

Both parties engaged in substantive discussions regarding actionable support mechanisms and exchanged perspectives on critical regional peace initiatives, particularly addressing the ongoing conflicts in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the security challenges prevalent in the Sahel region. Mr. Boulos lauded Nigeria's leadership role both regionally and continentally, expressing support for President Tinubu's efforts to stabilize key areas within Africa.

President Tinubu reiterated Nigeria's commitment to forging productive alliances with the United States, emphasizing the importance of transparency, equal opportunities, and mutual respect. He underscored the need for outcomes that would bolster Africa's standing in the global economy. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, communicated these details on April 13, 2025.

The discussions highlighted a shared vision for a stronger, more cooperative relationship between Nigeria and the United States, with a focus on tangible benefits for both nations and the African continent as a whole.