President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th president of the United States.
Trump is on the verge of being declared president-elect by the television networks.
In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, his special adviser on information and strategy, Tinubu said he looks forward to strengthening the ties between Nigeria and the United States “amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world”.
The Nigerian leader added that Trump “will bring the world closer to peace”.
“Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens,” Tinubu said.
“Trump’s victory reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership.”
The president also congratulated Americans 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,” the statement adds.
“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.”
