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Hon. La’ori Welcomes Senior Political Officers From The U.S Embassy
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Hon. La’ori Welcomes Senior Political Officers from the U.S. Embassy
By Shafi’u Saleh
On Tuesday, shortly after the plenary session, Laori, Chairman of the House Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa and representative for the Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency, warmly received Senior Political Officers from the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, including Sophia M. Skupien and Cassandra Carraway, who oversee ECOWAS and External Relations.
The visit was aimed to foster dialogue surrounding the activities of the Committee and explore potential areas for collaboration and mutual interests between Nigeria and the United States.
Discussions primarily focused on U.S.-Nigeria relations, particularly in light of Nigeria’s significant role as a leading member of ECOWAS and the African Union, which falls within the Committee’s purview. Key topics included security cooperation, economic growth, humanitarian responses, and the promotion of democracy and human rights—areas pivotal to shaping both nations’ foreign policies.
La’ori took the opportunity to outline the legislative agenda of the 10th House of Representatives, led by Rt. Hon. Dr. Tajudeen Abbas (GCON). He emphasized his Committee’s Strategic Plan, focusing on collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ECOWAS Commission, and the African Union.
The U.S. officials commended Laori for his deep understanding of political dynamics in the United States and his effective representation of Nigeria’s national interests as a senior parliamentary member.
Additionally, he praised His Excellency Ahmed Bola Tinubu (GCFR), President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Governments, for his exemplary leadership and guidance in navigating the nation’s foreign policy, especially concerning the recent exits of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from ECOWAS.
The occasion concluded with the presentation of gifts to the visiting U.S. envoys, symbolizing the strengthening ties between the two nations.
