Nigeria Backs Trump's Trade-Driven Economic Partnership, Says UN Envoy Ibrahim

Nigeria's representative to the United Nations, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has signaled the country's commitment to fostering economic growth through trade rather than aid. During a meeting with US Representative to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Ambassador Dan Negrea in New York, Ibrahim assured that President Bola Tinubu's administration supports initiatives promoting economic expansion via trade and investment.

Ambassador Ibrahim emphasized that President Tinubu shares a vision for strengthening economic reforms through increased trade, investment, and mutually beneficial partnerships. He specifically noted that these efforts align with initiatives championed by former US President Donald Trump.

The meeting, held at Nigeria’s Permanent Mission to the UN, highlighted Nigeria's strategic focus on economic development driven by international commerce and partnerships.

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President Tinubu shares the vision of strengthening economic reforms through increased trade, investment and mutually beneficial partnerships, in line with initiatives being championed by US President Donald Trump.