On March 28, General Buhari was elected as Nigeria's new president while on May 8, Mr Cameron was returned as British prime minister. General Buhari is due to be sworn-in on May 29 but in a surprise move he arrived in the UK yesterday for an unscheduled visit, which even his closest aides did not know about.
Yesterday, the two leaders met in London to discuss the challenges facing Nigeria, with priority given to tackling corruption, which they agreed was a priority needed addressing to ensure Nigeria’s prosperity and success. They also discussed the need to tackle organised crime and the links between the UK and Nigeria and the challenges posed by migration from Africa to Europe, with General Buhari promising to secure Nigeria’s borders
A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The leaders discussed security in the region and the fight against terrorism, particularly the threat posed by Boko Haram. They discussed the need for a regional approach and agreed to continue working together to build the capacity of the Nigerian Army, with the UK continuing to provide military training and intelligence support.
“Both leaders congratulated each other on their recent election victories and discussed the challenges facing Nigeria. The Prime Minister stressed the UK’s wish to work for a stable, prosperous and secure Nigeria.”
He added that Prime Minister Cameron agreed to look at what technical assistance and support the UK could provide to the Nigerian government as it looks to undertake its reforms. General Buhari is expected back in Nigeria this week ahead of Friday’s inauguration ceremony.
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