The President of the United States (US), Joe Biden, on Monday congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his inauguration in Abuja, expressing that Nigeria and the US have strong ties which dates several years back, adding that he looks forward to working with the new government of Nigeria, and strengthening the bond.
Biden in a statement on the White House website on Monday, declared: “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.”
Biden maintained that the relations between Nigeria and the U.S. “run particularly deep” and have been nurtured by a great Nigerian Diaspora in the U.S.
According to the U.S. President, “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.”