The United States Secretary of State, ANTHONY BLINKEN has assured of the country’s companies’ readiness to partner with and invest in the Nigerian economy.

BLINKEN, who is on an African tour, made the remark in Abuja during his visit to President BOLA TINUBU at the Presidential Villa.

He said American entrepreneurs and companies are ready to partner and invest in Nigeria, particularly in the tech sector.

According to him, there are tech giants that have teamed up with Nigerian partners to help meet President TINUBU’s one million digital jobs initiative.

He, however, maintained that tackling corruption and making it easier for companies to repatriate capital is essential for Nigeria to attract foreign investments.

He also pledged 45 million dollars in additional financing to tackle the escalating security concerns in Nigeria and neighbouring coastal West African countries.