The White House Press Secretary and Communications Director, Sean Michael has confirmed that President Donald Trump on Monday spoke with Presidents Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria Jacob Zuma of South Africa.
Spicer said this in his introduction of Tuesday’s White House Press Briefing.
He mentioned that President Trump “on Monday spoke with President Buhari of Nigeria, President Jacob Zuma of South Africa”.
Spicer also noted that Trump received the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau.
TheNewsGuru.com recalls that Buhari who is in the United Kingdom spoke with Trump on telephone at the request of the latter.
The Special Adviser to President Buhari on media, Femi Adesina, said the chat was cordial.
He said President Buhari congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States and on his cabinet.
Adesina added that both leaders discussed ways to improve cooperation in the fight against terrorism through provision of necessary equipment.
Adesina quoted Trump as encouraging President Buhari to keep up “the good work he is doing.”
He said Trump also commended Buhari for the efforts made in rescuing 24 of the Chibok Girls and the efforts of the Nigerian military.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that there have been controversies in some quarters on the authenticity of the telephone conversation between both leaders.
