- Akpabio noted that Nigeria’s democratic system draws inspiration from the United States
- The Senate President also highlighted shared values between both nations, including religious tolerance and belief in God
- He added that the United States remains committed to working with Nigeria to advance shared objectives
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has met with the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr., to discuss ways of deepening diplomatic and legislative cooperation between both countries.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the meeting took place on Wednesday at the National Assembly in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the US envoy, where both parties emphasised the need for stronger bilateral ties anchored on democratic values.
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Speaking during the engagement, Akpabio noted that Nigeria’s democratic system draws inspiration from the United States, stressing the importance of nurturing and protecting democratic institutions.
He acknowledged the long history of democracy in the US and expressed optimism that Nigeria could continue to strengthen its own democratic journey through cooperation and mutual understanding.
The Senate President also highlighted shared values between both nations, including religious tolerance and belief in God, despite cultural and ethnic diversity.
He described the visit as timely and expressed readiness for closer engagement between the Nigerian legislature and the US Mission.
In his remarks, Ambassador Mills said the visit was aimed at reviewing the current state of US-Nigeria relations and identifying areas for further collaboration.
He added that the United States remains committed to working with Nigeria to advance shared objectives and to better understand the legislative priorities of the National Assembly in the year ahead.
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