Nigerian President Bola Tinubu extended congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States.
President Tinubu praised the American people’s commitment to democracy, stating that Trump’s victory reflects their trust and confidence in his leadership. “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens,” President Tinubu said.
As Trump returns to the White House, President Tinubu anticipates a new era of beneficial economic and development partnerships between Africa and the United States.
According to him, “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 added.
This statement was released through Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
—Ezinwanne Onwuka reports for TruthNigeria from Abuja.
