President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. This congratulatory message was conveyed in an official statement released by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. In the statement, President Tinubu expressed his optimism about the future of Nigeria-U.S. relations and his commitment to fostering closer ties between the two nations.

President Tinubu highlighted the importance of strengthening the diplomatic and economic bonds between Nigeria and the United States, especially in the face of today’s complex global challenges. He emphasized that both nations stand to benefit from collaboration, particularly in the realms of economic growth, peacebuilding, and addressing global issues that impact their citizens. Tinubu expressed his belief that, by working together, Nigeria and the United States can create meaningful progress on shared objectives, such as fostering economic cooperation, promoting stability, and tackling global challenges that impact their societies.

Reflecting on Trump’s previous term as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021, Tinubu expressed confidence in Trump’s experience and leadership. According to the statement by Onanuga, Tinubu sees Trump’s return to the White House as a promising opportunity for Africa-U.S. relations, envisioning it as a new chapter of mutually beneficial partnerships. He expressed hope that Trump’s leadership would help to drive positive developments in economic cooperation, development initiatives, and reciprocal benefits that would strengthen ties between Africa and the United States.