President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th president of the United States of America.
Trump makes history as the oldest US president and also the first convicted felon to be American president.
He has since crossed the 270 Electoral College votes mark required to be president and is poised to also win popular votes, a major improvement from his 2016 victory.
President Tinubu, in a statement on Wednesday by his spokesman Bayo Onanuga, said he looked forward to strengthening the ties between Nigeria and the US amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world.
Tinubu said that Nigeria and the US can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect citizens.
The president said Trump’s victory reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed on his leadership.
Tinubu, therefore, congratulated them on their commitment to democracy.
He said given Trump’s experience, his return to the White House would usher in an era of earnest, beneficial and reciprocal economic as well as development partnerships between Africa and the US.
“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,” the statement added.
