Buhari congratulates British Prime Minister Liz Truss
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Liz Truss as she assumes office as the new prime minister of Britain.
In a statement by his media aide Femi Adesina, on Tuesday in Abuja, the president rejoiced with the former Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom.
Mr Buhari hoped that the prime minister’s antecedents in government, politics and diplomacy would further shape and strengthen relations with Nigeria and other nations.
According to the president, the shared ties between Nigeria and Britain remain strong and mutually beneficial.
Mr Buhari commended ex-UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s warmth and friendliness, and wished him the best in his future endeavours.
(NAN
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