President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th president of the United States of America.
Mr Tinubu in a statement on Wednesday by his Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said that he looked forward to strengthening the ties between Nigeria and the United States amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world.
Mr Tinubu said that Nigeria and the U.S. can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.
The President said Trump’s victory reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed on his leadership.
Mr Tinubu, therefore, congratulated them on their commitment to democracy.
He said given Trump’s experience, his return to the White House as the 47th president would usher in an era of earnest, beneficial and reciprocal economic as well as development partnerships between Africa and the United States.
“Acknowledging the United States’ influence, power and position in determining the trend and course of global events, the Nigerian leader trusts that President Trump will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity,” the statement added.
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