Belemaoil Group President Tein Jack-Rich joined Roger Stone, longtime strategist and one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies, for talks at Mar-a-Lago this week, with both men emphasizing trade expansion between the United States and Nigeria.
Jack-Rich described the trip as “an absolutely wonderful flight from D.C. to Mar-a-Lago with a visionary strategist, master bridge-builder, and one of President Trump’s closest allies.” The visit marks his third to the Florida estate since 2024, and he said “each experience has been even more memorable than the last.”
According to Jack-Rich, discussions focused on commercial ties and investment opportunities that would benefit both nations. “Speaking positively about Nigeria and advancing trade opportunities between the United States and Nigeria remains a vital call to action for the benefit of both our peoples,” he said.
He characterized the atmosphere at Mar-a-Lago as one of “warmth, hospitality, and love … truly beyond measure,” adding that the meeting featured “graciousness, meaningful conversations, and an atmosphere of genuine friendship and respect.”
Stone, a central figure in Trump’s political orbit for decades, and Jack-Rich aligned on what the Belemaoil president called the core objective: “love of country and push for real, big opportunity for national good.”
Jack-Rich leads Belemaoil, one of Nigeria’s prominent indigenous energy firms. He has repeatedly advocated for deeper U.S.–Africa economic engagement, particularly in energy, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Neither Stone nor representatives for Trump have publicly commented on the meeting. The visit comes as both Washington and Abuja signal renewed interest in bilateral trade frameworks ahead of 2027.
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