Barrack Obama of the United States of America is set to embark on another leg of visit to three African countries but Nigeria is once again conspicuously missing on the list.
According to a statement issued by the White House on Monday, Obama is billed to visit Senegal in the West, South Africa in the South and Tanzania in Central Africa to further deepen democratic institutions and economic ties.
The statement reads” “President Obama and the First Lady look forward to traveling to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania from June 26 – July 3.
“The President will reinforce the importance that the United States places on our deep and growing ties with countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including through expanding economic growth, investment, and trade; strengthening democratic institutions; and investing in the next generation of African leaders.
“The President will meet with a wide array of leaders from government, business, and civil society, including youth, to discuss our strategic partnerships on bilateral and global issues.
“The trip will underscore the President’s commitment to broadening and deepening cooperation between the United States and the people of sub-Saharan Africa to advance regional and global peace and prosperity”.
It will be recalled that Obama’s first visit to West Africa took him to Ghana in preference to Nigeria.
He is expected to be accompanied by his wife, Michelle.
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