By Rita Elemi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President Of the United States.
Tinubu’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
According to Bayo, Trump’s victory will help in strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United States.
It reads’ “President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to President 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.
“Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.
“According to President Tinubu, Trump’s victory reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership. He congratulates them 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.”-Bayo Noted.
Tinubu believes that the United States’ under the leadership of Trump, will help in determining the trend and course of global events, as well as bringing Nigeria to closer to peace and prosperity.”