Nigeria's Ambassador to the US, Ambassador Kayode Are, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may pay a working visit to Washington before the end of his tenure, saying that the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the US has provided a strong foundation for a potential meeting between Tinubu and US President Donald Trump.
Are made this known on the program Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Channels Television.
He said that although presidential travel arrangements depend on key diplomatic considerations, the relationship between President Tinubu and President Trump is good, and discussions between the two countries are ongoing at various levels.
The Ambassador said that an official visit by President Tinubu to the US would further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries, enhance political and economic ties, and create new opportunities for trade, investment, and security cooperation.
Are said that restoring robust diplomatic engagement and revitalizing the embassy's operations requires time, emphasizing that ambassadors play a crucial role in strengthening political relations, attracting investors, boosting trade, and protecting their country's interests in the country where they are accredited.
He said that the current US immigration policies affect Nigerians seeking to travel for tourism, business, study, and family visits, adding that the embassy receives inquiries regarding visa matters almost daily.
Finally, the Ambassador urged Nigerians traveling to the US to respect all the terms of their visas, warning that violating immigration laws or overstaying a visa could harm the individual and tarnish Nigeria's reputation.