The Acting President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, is to embark on his maiden official outing outside the country, since he assumed office as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, with a visit to the United States of America in April, the Nigerian Tribune can authoritately report.

The visit is expected to afford the acting president the opportunity to discuss on how best to boost the existing bilateral relations between the two countries with President Obama.

Chief Ojo Maduekwe, (insert Former Minister of Foreign Affairs[here]) however, warned that the visit "must be very well choreographed for success and impact."

He also stated that efforts must be made to ensure that the country actively participate in the signing of the framework agreement for establishing the Nigeria-US Binational Commission on April, 7.

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^^^^wat's surprising?

Time will tell

kosovo:

^^^^wat's surprising?

I dont know, I just didnt think he had that much sense

tundewoods:

I hope to meet Kosovo in April too  

i hope this is not an act of illudo illusi illusum, Otherwise it'd be  awesome  

I recall when Yar Adua met George Bush at the White House, during the post-meeting news conference, Yar Adua, smiling sheepishly, said meeting Bush was a great priviledge for him and that he never thought this sort of thing could happen to him in his life time.

Please Jonathan, when you meet Obama, do like OBJ would do because Obama is a leader just like you.

Is he going as acting or as President? What's going on, I thought some newspapers said Yar'a sickler will be back next month?

Tippy Top:

What's going on, I thought some newspapers said Yar'a sickler will be back next month?

Dont tell me you are believing this.

desgiezd:

Dont tell me you are believing this.

I don't know what to believe again ooooo

4 good

Tippy Top:

I don't know what to believe again ooooo

LOLROTFWMFFA!!

Tippy Top:

What's going on, I thought some newspapers said Yar'a sickler will be back next month?

As long as he his alive, it does not matter if he rules the country with syringe in his nose.

that is very nice

what is special abt seeing Obama.

I am not sure what for, Hillary and co have already expressed US dissatisfaction with a corrupt govt with no transparency. Anyway, we are waiting for him here at the Blair House, hope there is no coup in his absence,

I take it that he will be meeting him in Washington DC. Not too far from my place. Anyway, this is good I think. I wonder what they will discuss. Maybe oil and the religious violence in the Middle Belt.

kosovo:

i hope this is not an act of illudo illusi illusum, Otherwise it'd be  awesome  

nairaland's igodo megodo strikes again

what is special abt seeing Obama.

He is the most POWERFUL POLITICIAN IN THE WORLD that's what. I don't see why he is meeting Jonathan. I don't think our president should meet him till Nigeria truly becomes a democracy and the country sees some visible progress and stability, so by, 2057, lmao

Maybe Jonathan's visit to Obama will show that the United States doesn't support the muslim politicians that rule your country.

The big question would be "Who will act while he is away"? He doesn't have a vice president!

But good move. And let me predict- After his meeting with Obama, the US would delist Nigeria from that terror watch list!

I think the US have found their man in Jonathan. They would do anything to ensure that the man continues beyond 2011!

The big question would be "Who will act while he is away"? He doesn't have a vice president!

But good move. And let me predict- After his meeting with Obama, the US would delist Nigeria from that terror watch list!

I think the US have found their man in Jonathan. They would do anything to ensure that the man continues beyond 2011!

U nigerians better get ready for Operation: Nigerian Freedom. Don't worry, the USA will be there to protect you from the evil northerners 

I bet he is happy he gets to meet Obama.
How about Goodluck and Obama are going to meet?

And he should behave himself o!, not like the Ya'radull who almost fell on his face to greet Bush.
No inferiority complex pls, else we kick his arsse away like we did Yaradull.

WATCH AND SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED.

the moslem did not go, so let the christian do,

How i wish someone cld advice this Jonathan on how to select people for a job

I pray the Lord keeps us till then,

Jonny should put his house in order before scurrying over to meet BO. The retired generals and the unhappy northern politicains are waiting for any opportunity to strike using any medium-dont forget they have an ever willing army on their side.
Lest I forget he(Jonny)should take some lessons b4 his trip to avoid getting overwhelm with BO's towering personality!

Make him no wear that Bollar Hart go Washington oh!!!!!

Leave Nigeria's silly narrow cultural identity politics in Nigeria and represent all Nigerians in Washington by appearing Business-like (in suits).

You are the Nigerian President not Ijaw President.

OYB_MEND:

Make him no wear that Bollar Hart go Washington oh!!!!!

Leave Nigeria's silly narrow cultural identity politics in Nigeria and represent all Nigerians in Washington by appearing Business-like (in suits).

You are the Nigerian President not Ijaw President.

Dream on - OBJ went with Agbada, Yardie went with Babariga, Jonathan probably hasn't worn a suit since he did his Baptism in 1981.

debosky:

Dream on - OBJ went with Agbada, Yardie went with Babariga, Jonathan probably hasn't worn a suit since he did his Baptism in 1981.