Buhari Congratulates New UK Prime Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari has warmly congratulated Mr Boris Johnson, the new British Prime Minister, while felicitating with Mrs Theresa May for providing visionary leadership for the country.
In a goodwill message, the President said, “In Nigeria, we respect the choice of British people and we are ready to work with the new Prime Minister to improve our close relations.
“As Mr Johnson steps into Mrs May’s shoes, we look forward to continuation of the good relationships that bind us together for many years.’’
President Buhari adds that, “we value this relationship so deeply that, regardless of who is in charge, this relationship should survive the political changes in the UK.’’
The President praised the British democratic model, describing it as one of the most successful systems in the world, which has survived time.