The European Union (EU) has
congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election for another
four-year term and expressed willingness to work with his government.
Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media
and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, said the EU
made its feelings known in a letter addressed to President Buhari.
He said that the letter, dated
March 22, was jointly signed by Donald Tusk for the European Council and
Jean-Claude Juncker for the European Commission.
The letter read in parts: “On
behalf of the European Union, we would like to congratulate you on your
re-election as the President of Nigeria.
“We look forward to your
leadership in strengthening democracy and uniting the country in line with the
principles and spirit of the 2019 Abuja Peace Accord, and the EU is willing to
work with your government to follow up on the recommendations of our Election
Observation Mission.
“What happens in Nigeria matters
to the rest of the world, including to Europe.
“Your commitment to an inclusive
government offers an opportunity to take Nigeria forward in a way that meets
your objectives of strengthening the economy, fighting corruption and improving
security.
“The European Union has always
partnered with Nigeria and its people.
“We look forward to continued and
increased cooperation on bilateral and international matters”.
The union wished President Buhari
“more success in promoting peace and prosperity for all Nigerians as he enters
the new mandate’’.
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