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Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will no longer travel to the United States as earlier reported. Instead, sources say he may attend the G-20 summit in South Africa later this month — where a possible meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump could take place. Read our last post: President Trump Says Military Action On Terrorists In Nigeria Could Be Ground Troops, Air Strikes
What Happened
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There were plans that President Tinubu would fly to the United States for diplomatic talks, especially amid rising tension over security and terrorism.
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But new information shows that this trip has been called off.
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Instead, he might attend the G-20 Summit which is scheduled to hold in Durban, South Africa.
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It is at this summit that he could finally meet with Donald Trump face-to-face to discuss shared concerns like terrorism and security.
Why It Matters
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The change in plans comes at a time when the Nigeria-U.S. relationship faces pressure over how Nigeria is handling terrorism and extremist violence.
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Trump has spoken about Nigeria’s security situation in strong terms, making the possibility of a formal discussion between the two leaders more important than ever.
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Meeting at the G-20 would give Tinubu a major international platform to explain Nigeria’s steps against terrorism, and to perhaps get support from the international community.
What Could Happen Next
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At the summit, both leaders may talk about how to stop violence in Nigeria, especially from extremist groups.
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They might discuss military or security support, intelligence sharing, or ways to protect citizens from attacks.
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Also, other world leaders will be watching how Nigeria responds to these issues — making the meeting especially important for President Tinubu.
This development has surprised many Nigerians. Some believe it is wise to use a big international gathering to talk with Trump, while others are worried that the cancelled U.S. visit sends the wrong signal.
For now, Nigerians are watching closely to see whether that meeting in South Africa will actually happen — and what will come out of it.
