Tony Elumelu Hosts Bipartisan U.S. Congressional Delegation in Abuja to Deepen Nigeria–U.S. Relations

Abuja, Nigeria — Renowned entrepreneur and Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, last week hosted a bipartisan delegation of United States Congress members at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja in a high‑level engagement aimed at strengthening ties between Nigeria and the United States.

The meeting brought together leaders from both nations’ private and public sectors to discuss several key areas of bilateral cooperation, including peace and security, economic diplomacy, investment opportunities, and shared strategic priorities.

The bipartisan delegation was jointly led by U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga and Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs, and included other lawmakers such as Congressmen Keith Self, Jim Baird, Jefferson Shreve and Michael Baumgartner.

Also present were senior U.S. officials including Ambassador Richards M. Mills Jr., the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, and other delegates such as Joe Foltz, Laura Carey, Michael McCabe, Rachel Walker and Christine Harbaugh.

In his remarks, Elumelu emphasized the importance of stronger economic partnerships and dialogue between Nigerian business leaders and U.S. policymakers, noting that private‑sector engagement is critical to advancing mutual interests in trade, security and investment.

This engagement underscores a continued effort by both nations to build collaborative frameworks that support stability, economic growth, and shared prosperity — particularly at a time when bilateral relations are increasingly focused on pragmatic cooperation and sustainable development.

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