Anietie Udobit, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the British
Prime Minister, Mr. Boris Johnson, over his victory at the just-held United
Kingdom general election.
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President Buhari, in a statement issued on Friday by his
Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, expressed
his anticipation for a stronger diplomatic relationship with the United Kingdom
under Boris watch.
Recalling that the United Kingdom has been a reliable and
unique ally of Nigeria over the years, which had been supportive of his
administration in various ways, especially in terms recovery of stolen assets,
President Buhari called for more of UK’s collaboration, especially in areas of
trades and economic partnership.
“President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Prime Minister
Boris Johnson on his resounding election victory in the United Kingdom general
election.
“The President notes
that Britain has been a reliable and historically unique ally of Nigeria, and has
particularly supported this administration’s efforts at improving security and
recovering stolen assets held in the UK.
“President Buhari looks forward to continue working with the
Prime Minister to forge a stronger Nigeria-UK relationship, especially in the
area of trade and economic partnerships which greatly benefits the citizens of
both countries.
“The President wishes Prime Minister Johnson the best of
luck as he navigates the people of Britain through the decisive period of
leaving the European Union”, the statement said.