PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN MEETS WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA AT THE WHITE HOUSE

The President of the United States (US) met with President Goodluck of Nigeria at the Oval Office in the White House on Wednesday, 8th June, 2011, where he called on the Nigerian President to make fighting corruption a national priority because it is a critical step in ensuring the necessary conditions for sustained economic growth and lasting prosperity.

The two leaders also affirmed the strong bilateral relations existing between the two countries. According to a statement from the Office of the Press Secretary to President Obama, Obama personally congratulated President Jonathan on the successful conduct of Nigeria's recent elections, which deepened the foundation for future democratic contests in Nigeria.

The two leaders further discussed how the Jonathan Administration can build on this momentum by investing in Nigeria's energy supply, agricultural productivity, democratic Institutions and the security sector. President Obama also thanked President Jonathan for his leadership both regionally and within the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on pressing issues such as Sudan, Libya and Cote D' Ivoire. Both Presidents agreed to continue to work together to promote world peace and security.