THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release September 22, 1999

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

Official Working Visit of Nigeria President Obasanjo

Nigerian President Obasanjo has accepted President Clinton's invitation to come to Washington for an official working visit on October 28. We welcome Nigeria's transition to elected civilian government and look forward to working closely with President Obasanjo as he pursues domestic and regional challenges.

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