United States President Barack Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House on July 20, the White House National Security Council said on Thursday.

 The visit would underscore United States' commitment to expanding its partnership with Nigeria's new government and support for the Nigerian people.

A statement from the White House reads, “The visit will underscore the United States’ 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 elections and peaceful transfer of power.”

In addition to hosting President Buhari at the White House, the United States would welcome President Buhari’s senior advisors for consultations with US counterparts and other events aimed at building on the strong United States -Nigeria relationship.