President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday held a strategic meeting with Massad Boulos, the Senior Adviser to United States President Donald Trump on Arab and African Affairs, in Rome, Italy.

The meeting focused on strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and the United States, with particular emphasis on trade, investment, energy cooperation, and security collaboration.

President Tinubu used the opportunity to highlight his administration’s ongoing reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy, attracting foreign investments, and improving national security.

Mr. Boulos commended President Tinubu for his leadership and reform agenda, describing Nigeria as a key strategic partner with vast potential for economic growth and regional influence.

Both sides expressed readiness to deepen cooperation and explore new areas of partnership that would deliver tangible benefits to the people of Nigeria and the wider African region.