In pictures: Clinton arrives in Nigeria

US President Bill Clinton begins his visit to Nigeria - a trip aimed at boosting democracy and providing debt relief to the West African nation.

President Clinton, on his second visit to Africa, is greeted by Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo

The US president was accorded full military honours

Dancers performed to greet the president

President Clinton is expected to visit Ushafa village, near Abuja

The US leader is keen to bolster Nigeria's democratic leadership

Tight security has been put in place for President Clinton's visit