President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Donald Trump on his electoral victory and has expressed his eagerness to strengthen the ties between Nigeria and the United States amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world.
His congratulatory message was conveyed through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. The statement was titled ‘President Tinubu Congratulates President-elect Trump.’
“Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.”
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According to him, Trump’s victory reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership.
He extended his congratulations to the US electorate on their commitment to democracy.
“President Tinubu believes that, given President Trump’s experience as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021, his return to the White House as the 47th President will usher in an era of earnest, beneficial, and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between Africa and the United States,” Onanuga noted.
Tinubu also acknowledged the United States’ influence, power, and position in determining the trend and course of global events, trusting that President Trump will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity.
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