US President Joe Biden lauded President Bola Tinubu on his inauguration and expressed his eagerness to collaborate with Nigeria’s new administration.
Biden stated that he wanted to further the relationship between the US and Nigeria, noting that the two countries have longstanding links that go back years.
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The POTUS, in a statement issued on the White House website, said;
On behalf of the people of the United States, I send warm wishes to the government and people of Nigeria as they inaugurate a new President.
My administration has worked to strengthen ties between the United States and Nigeria, and I look forward to continuing this work with President Tinubu to support economic growth, advance security, and promote respect for human rights.
According to Biden, the connections between both countries “run particularly deep” and have been nurtured by a great Nigerian Diaspora in the US.
He added;
As we further deepen our partnership with Nigeria, I look forward to drawing even more on the ideas and energy of this dynamic connection between our countries. As Africa’s largest democracy and economy, Nigeria’s success is the world’s success.
Elected leaders owe it to their people to show that democracy can deliver for their needs. And the United States will continue to work closely with Nigeria, as a friend and partner, to deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for our world.
