President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his resounding election victory in the United Kingdom general election.
According to a statement issued by in Abuja on Friday by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity), the President noted that Britain has been a reliable and historically unique ally of Nigeria, and has particularly supported his administration’s efforts at improving security and recovering stolen assets held in the UK.
President Buhari looked 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.
President Buhari wished Prime Minister Johnson the best of luck “as he navigates the people of Britain through the decisive period of leaving the European Union.”