The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Government of Nigeria on the occasion of the sixth U.S.- Nigeria Binational Commission in Abuja on April 29-30, 2024.The Governments of the United States of America and the Federal Republic of Nigeria held the sixth round of the U.S.- Nigeria Binational Commission in Abuja on April 29-30, 2024.
The U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment for Nigeria are developing a Commercial and Investment Partnership, showcasing a mutual commitment to deepening commercial and investment ties between our two countries. This Partnership focuses on key priority sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, and the digital economy.
The United States and Nigeria confirmed the importance of expanding energy access and reliability as fundamental to achieving economic growth and prosperity. To that end, the United States highlighted that Power Africa, working with Congress, intends to support a new, five-year, $90 million program to support on and off-grid development.
The United States demonstrated a strong commitment to support Nigeria's efforts to build the capacity of Nigeria's criminal justice system and strengthen police reforms and accountability in Nigeria. Both sides discussed developing, training, and equipping the Special Intervention Squads, rapid reaction units for responding to kidnapping, criminal, and terrorist actions and ensuring the security and respect for human rights of those in Nigeria.
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