President Muhammadu Buhari, on behalf of the citizens and Government of Nigeria, has congratulated Liz Truss on her emergence to office as  the new British Prime Minister.

Buhari rejoiced with the former Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, whose antecedents in government, politics, and diplomacy will further shape and strengthen relations with Nigeria and other countries.

The President who disclosed this in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Femi Adesina on Tuesday, affirms that the shared ties between Nigeria and Britain remain strong, positive, and mutually beneficial while working with Truss to deepen that relationship in the interest of both countries.

Furthermore, Buhari appreciates the warmth and friendliness of the immediate past Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and wishes him the best in his future endeavours.

Recall that Liz Truss was confirmed as Britain’s new Conservative leader on Monday, taking over from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, one of Zelensky’s greatest backers.