The White House has released a statement that President Barack Obama will be hosting President Muhammadu Buhari on July 20th, 2015. The statement reads.....
"On Monday July 20, President Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the Whit House. The visit will underscore the United State's longstanding friendship with Nigeria, our commitment to strengthening and expanding our partnership with Nigeria's new government, and our support for the Nigerian people following their historic democratic election and peaceful transfer of power.
President Obama looks forward to discussing with president Buhari our many shared priorities including US-Nigeria cooperation to advance a holistic, regional approach to combating Boko Haram, as well as Nigeria's effort to advance important economic and political reforms that will help unlock it's full potential as a regional and global leader. In addition to hosting President Buhari at the Whit House, the United States will welcome President Buhari's senior advisers for consultation with U.S counterparts and other events aimed at building on the strong U.S-Nigeria relationship"
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