President Muhammadu Buhari, on behalf of Nigerian citizen, has congratulated new Prime Minister of Britain, Liz Truss, on her assumption of this trusted position of leadership.
In a statement issued by the Spokesman as Buhari rejoiced with former Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of 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 remains 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.
Liz Truss became Britain’s third prime minister in just over three years on Tuesday, taking power in a nation that faces toxic brew of looming recession, high inflation, a historic energy price shock, and a sinking currency.
Ms. Truss, 47, met Queen Elizabeth II in Balmoral, Scotland, to be formally appointed to form a government, taking over from Boris Johnson.
Hours later, standing on a rain soaked Downing Street in London, she outlined an ambitious agenda of tax cuts and greater spending to boost sluggish growth in the world’s sixth-biggest economy.
