By Egena Sunday Ode
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America.
President Tinubu looks forward to strengthening the ties between Nigeria and the United States amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement.
According to the statement, Tinubu said, “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.”
President Tinubu noted that Trump’s victory reflected the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership. He congratulated them on their commitment to democracy.
President Tinubu believed 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, the statement.
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, according to the statement.
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