![]() ![]() The Vice President’s residence at Number One Observatory Circle. (see below), the security measures necessary to secure the building proved too inconvenient for apartment residents. Also known as the President's Guest House-Joe Biden stayed there the night before his inauguration and Harry Truman lived there while the White House was renovated from 1948-52-it's been called the "world's most exclusive hotel" for all the foreign dignitaries and president's guests who have stayed there during official visits, including Queen Elizabeth, Margaret Thatcher, Vladimir Putin, and Justin Trudeau.Įven though Harris and Emhoff own a condo in D.C. At 70,000 square feet, it's larger than the White House. Located just across the street from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building-where the VP's office is-and just steps from the White House, Blair House is a grand 19th-century row house that consists of four buildings and has 119 rooms, 14 bedrooms, and 35 bathrooms. Dmitry Kirsanov // Getty ImagesĬurrently, Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff are staying in temporary digs, Blair House, while the official vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory undergoes maintenance. Vice President Harris noted that she and President Biden look forward to welcoming Nigeria’s delegation to the December U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC.Blair House, also known as the President’s Guest House, is where Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff are currently residing while their official residence undergoes maintenance. In support of the United States’ strong bilateral relationship with Nigeria, Vice President Harris shared that the Administration intends to commit up to $627 million in bilateral assistance over the coming year, subject to congressional approval. ![]() The two leaders also discussed the deteriorating security environment in the Sahel and agreed to continue to work together to address terrorism in the region. To that end, she informed Vice President Osinbajo that the Biden-Harris Administration will commit an additional $5 million to support police and criminal justice reform in Nigeria. Vice President Harris noted the importance of strengthening public trust in law enforcement institutions and highlighted the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to support police reform. The Vice Presidents also discussed Nigeria’s complex security challenges and affirmed our cooperation to counter terrorism. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa, the two leaders committed to working closely to support Nigeria’s energy access and energy security goals, as well as our shared global climate goals. In line with the Biden-Harris Administration’s U.S. Vice President Harris welcomed the Government of Nigeria’s recent launch of its Energy Transition Plan and applauded Vice President Osinbajo’s leadership for just energy transitions in Africa. She also thanked Vice President Osinbajo for Nigeria’s leadership in working to reverse recent democratic backsliding in West Africa. Vice President Harris informed Vice President Osinbajo that the Biden-Harris Administration will provide an additional $2 million to help support a safer and more secure elections environment. support for a credible, transparent, secure, and safe electoral process, including by advancing our longstanding partnership with the Independent National Electoral Commission and Nigerian civil society with $25 million in elections support. Vice President Harris welcomed Vice President Osinbajo’s commitment to free and fair elections in 2023 and emphasized that next year’s vote would be an important milestone for Nigeria’s democracy, the largest in Africa. ![]() Vice President Harris reiterated the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to address the global food crisis, noting that the United States has committed more than $7 billion in food security and humanitarian assistance to African countries since last October. Vice President Harris underscored the importance of Nigerian leadership to tackle shared global challenges. The two leaders recognized the strong cultural ties between the American and Nigerian people, noting the remarkable vibrancy of the Nigerian diaspora. Vice President Harris affirmed the enduring strategic partnership between the United States and Nigeria. Vice President Kamala Harris met today with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo of Nigeria in Washington.
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