The European Union, EU, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election into office for another four-year term.
The Union has also expressed its willingness to work with his government.
A statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said the EU made its position known in a letter addressed to the President.
According to him, 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 part: “On behalf of the European Union, we would like to congratulate you on your re-election as the President of Nigeria.
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“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.”
