President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States. Tinubu expressed hope for stronger ties between Nigeria and the US, highlighting shared challenges and opportunities in today’s world.

In a statement titled “President Tinubu Congratulates President-elect Trump,” signed by his Special Adviser, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said, “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.” He noted that Trump’s win reflects the trust Americans place in his leadership, commending the US electorate’s 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,” Onanuga stated.

Tinubu also recognized the US’s global influence and expressed confidence in Trump’s leadership to bring the world closer to peace and prosperity.