President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other world leaders to congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the United States election.
President Buhari, in a statement signed by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, also congratulated American citizens on the outcome of the election, which was keenly observed by millions of people all over the world.
“The President looks forward to working together with President-elect Trump to strengthen the already established friendly relations between both countries, including cooperation on many shared foreign policy priorities, such as the fight against terrorism, peace and security, economic growth, democracy and good governance.
As Mr Trump prepares to assume the position of the President of the United States, President Buhari extends his good wishes to him on the onerous task of leading the world’s strongest economy,” the statement read in part.