By Ebun Sessou

Lagos—Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa has expressed the willingness of the Assembly to collaborate with the United States of America, USA in all areas.

In his speech during the courtesy visit of the Senator representing Metropolitan Atlanta’s 35th District of Georgia, Senator Donzella James, Obasa said Nigeria has a lot to learn from the US.

According to him, “We believe in participatory democracy in Nigeria and freedom of speech is recognised in our country. We are ready to work with you in all areas and we will continue to visit your country and ensure that the relationship between Nigeria and America is strengthened,” he said.

Earlier in her address, Senator Donzella James, who is a member of the US Senate Committee on Economic Development, Tourism as well as Education/Youth Committee revealed that she has been to Nigeria on many occasions and that she has hosted many lawmakers from Nigeria in the United States.