American Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, would meet with Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, Tuesday.

It is part of his virtual travel to the continent to meet with Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) alumni.

A press statement by US Department of State Spokesperson, Ned Price, Monday, said, “Secretary of State Antony J.

Blinken will embark tomorrow, April 27, on his first virtual trip to Africa, where he will visit Kenya and Nigeria and engage with young people from across the continent.

“Secretary Blinken will begin his virtual travel to Africa meeting with Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) alumni.

In a “Ten Questions with Tony” event, YALI alumni will have an opportunity to engage with the Secretary on a range of topics, including the role of youth in the future of Africa, economic development, democracy and good governance, climate change, and health.

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“Through YALI, the United States works with public, private sector, and civil society partners across the continent to develop initiatives and economic opportunities to support the creativity, innovativeness, and energy of Africa’s youth.”

According to the statement, “Secretary Blinken will then travel virtually to Nigeria, where he will underscore our shared goals of strengthening democratic governance, building lasting security, and promoting economic ties and diversification.

“During his visit, Secretary Blinken will meet with President Buhari and Foreign Minister Onyeama to reiterate the value of our bilateral relationship and discuss issues of shared importance.

“Secretary Blinken will also participate in a health partnership event to underscore our collaboration to combat the pandemic as well as long-term U.S. investments in combating infectious diseases.

He will meet with a beneficiary of a PEPFAR program and a Nigerian health care worker.”