Tobias Sylvester
United States President, Joe Biden has conveyed his warm wishes and congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on his inauguration as the 16th President of Nigeria.
In a statement on Monday, May 29, Biden expressed his commitment to continue working closely with Tinubu to strengthen the bilateral relationship, support economic growth, enhance security, and uphold human rights.
Recognizing Nigeria as Africa’s largest democracy and economy, Biden stressed that Nigeria’s success is the world’s success because the country is crucial for global progress.
The statement reads, ‘’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.
The people-to-people connections between our two countries run particularly deep, nurtured by a vibrant Nigerian Diaspora in the United States.
“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.”
KanyiDaily had reported that Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima were both sworn in on Monday as Nigeria’s 16th president and vice president respectively.
