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President Muhammadu Buhari Monday afternoon from the United Kingdom spoke to American President Donald Trump on telephone at the request of the latter.
President Buhari's spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, made this known in a statement.
President Buhari had extended his 10-day vacation in London in order to complete and receive the results of a a series of tests recommended by his doctors.
Adesina said the conversation was cordial and President Buhari congratulated Trump on his election as president of the United States and on his cabinet.
He said 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 strides being taken by the Nigerian military.
Adesina said Trump assured President Buhari of US readiness to cut a new deal in helping Nigeria in terms of military weapons to combat terrorism.
He said President Trump also invited President Buhari to Washington at a mutually convenient date.
The statement read: "President Muhammadu Buhari this afternoon from London spoke to President Donald Trump on telephone at the request of the American President.
"The conversation was cordial and President Buhari congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States, and on his cabinet.
"The two leaders discussed ways to improve cooperation in the fight against terrorism through provision of necessary equipment.
"President Trump encouraged President Buhari to keep up the good work he is doing, and also commended him for the efforts made in rescuing 24 of the Chibok Girls and the strides being taken by the Nigerian military.
"President Trump assured the Nigerian President of US readiness to cut a new deal in helping Nigeria in terms of military weapons to combat terrorism.
"President Trump also invited President Buhari to Washington at a mutually convenient date."
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