NewsOnline Nigeria reports that United States President Joe Biden has confirmed discussions with his Nigerian counterpart, President Bola Tinubu, about a U.S.-Nigeria partnership aimed at advancing prosperity.
In a statement from the White House on Tuesday, Biden also expressed appreciation for President Tinubu’s leadership in securing the release, on humanitarian grounds, of American citizen and former U.S. law enforcement official Tigran Gambaryan last week.
Recall that the Federal High Court in Abuja had discharged Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan from money laundering charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a readout from the U.S. government, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. began by offering condolences to President Tinubu regarding recent flooding that has affected northeastern Nigeria.
He also expressed “appreciation” for President Tinubu’s role in facilitating Gambaryan’s release.
Biden took the opportunity to discuss ways the U.S. and Nigeria could advance prosperity by leveraging new technologies associated with cryptocurrency.
The statement added:
“The two leaders also spoke about the value of the U.S.-Nigeria partnership in addressing global challenges and advancing security and prosperity across multiple sectors.
“In particular, President Biden expressed appreciation for cooperation on law enforcement, including through the recently announced Bilateral Liaison Group on Illicit Finance and Cryptocurrencies, collaboration on new and innovative technologies, and shared interests in reforming international organizations to reflect African voices.”
Biden assured Tinubu of the United States’ commitment to addressing global challenges through bilateral relations.
The statement comes amid the Nigerian government’s crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency dealings in Nigeria.
The EFCC also presented to the court critical diplomatic and international meetings involving the Nigerian government and its U.S. counterpart, stating that the federal government had resolved to discontinue charges against Gambaryan.
On October 23, 2024, the United States reaffirmed its commitment to a close partnership with Nigeria. The U.S. Department of Justice will continue its coordination with the Government of Nigeria to strengthen its capacity to pursue cybercrime investigations and prosecutions.
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