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Tinubu congratulates Trump as U.S. president-elect

Mr Tinubu has congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th U.S. president.

• November 6, 2024
Trump and Tinubu
Trump and Tinubu

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP

President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America.

President Tinubu looks forward to strengthening the ties between Nigeria and the United States amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world.

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

According to President Tinubu, Trump’s victory reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership. He congratulates them on their 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.

Acknowledging the United States’ influence, power, and position in determining the trend and course of global events, the Nigerian leader trusts that President Trump will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity.

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

November 6, 2024

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