President Bola Tinubu extended warm congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States, expressing optimism for bolstered relations between Nigeria and the U.S. Tinubu’s message of support was shared in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday.
The statement, titled “President Tinubu Congratulates President-elect Trump,” emphasized Tinubu’s desire to deepen economic cooperation, promote peace, and address shared global challenges. “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens,” Tinubu remarked, highlighting the potential for collaboration.
Onanuga noted that Tinubu believes Trump’s experience as the 45th U.S. President will bring renewed focus to beneficial and reciprocal partnerships between Africa and the United States, particularly in economic and developmental spheres.
Tinubu also acknowledged the U.S.’s significant role in shaping global events and expressed confidence that Trump’s leadership would contribute to global peace and prosperity. This statement reflects Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering collaborative opportunities amid evolving global challenges.
