Tinubu congratulates Trump

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated  Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America.

In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu expressed the hope that Nigeria and the United States will collaborate to foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges affecting citizens.

“Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.”

According to the president, Trump’s victory reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership, and congratulated them on their commitment to democracy.

“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.”

Tinubu also expressed the hope that “President Trump will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity”.