The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has sent his congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on his inauguration as the new leader of Nigeria.
In a statement posted on the White House website on Monday, Biden also expressed his warm wishes to the government and people of Nigeria on the occasion of the swearing-in.
The U.S. leader said he was committed to strengthening the ties between the United States and Nigeria, and that he looked forward to working with Tinubu to support economic growth, advance security, and promote respect for human rights.
Biden added that he was eager to tap into the ideas and energy of the dynamic connection between the two countries as partners.
He said: “On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my congratulations to President Tinubu and the people of Nigeria on their inauguration.
“My administration has worked to strengthen the ties between the United States and Nigeria, and I look forward to working 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.”
