President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Liz Truss, as she officially assumed her position as New Prime Minister of Britain yesterday.
Lifestyle Nigeria reports that in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, President Buhari noted that Mrs. Truss’ antecedents in politics, government and diplomacy would deepen the relationship in the interest of both countries.
“On behalf of the citizens and Government of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the new Prime Minister on her assumption of this trusted position of leadership.”
“The President rejoices 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 nations.
“He affirms that the shared ties between Nigeria and Britain remain strong, positive and mutually beneficial, while working with Prime Minister Liz Truss to deepen that relationship in the interest of both countries.”
“President Buhari appreciates the warmth and friendliness of the immediate past Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, wishing him the best in his future endeavours”, the statement said.
Truss, 47, took office at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, when Queen Elizabeth II formally asked her to form a new government in a carefully choreographed ceremony dictated by centuries of tradition. Johnson, who announced his intention to step down two months ago, formally resigned during his own audience with the queen a short time earlier.