UK government congratulates Tinubu on 2023 presidential election victory

The United Kingdom, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has congratulated Nigeria’s President-elect Bola Tinubu.

In a post on his Twitter account, Wednesday, Sunak said he was looking forward to working with Nigeria to grow the two country’s security and trade.

He wrote, “Congratulations to Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory in Nigeria.

Tinubu was announced president-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission after he polled highest votes at the poll which happened on Saturday February 25, 2023.

“The UK-Nigeria relationship remains strong. I look forward to working together to grow our security and trade ties, opening up opportunities for businesses and creating prosperity in both our countries.”