President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated David Cameron, United Kingdom Prime Minister and the Conservative Party on their victory in the country’s general elections.
In a statement released on Friday, Reuben Abati, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity quoted the presidePresidentnt as giving assurance that Cameron and the Conservative Party have the best wishes of the Government and people of Nigeria, as they prepare to form a new British Government.
He noted that the new administration is backed by the clear majority in Parliament.
“The President expects that the historic relationship between Nigeria and Britain which received a significant boost during the past five years of his Presidency in Nigeria and Mr. Cameron’s first term in office, will continue to blossom in coming years for the benefit of both countries and their citizens.
“President Jonathan particularly hopes that both countries will continue to strengthen current bilateral cooperation between them in critical areas such as the fight against insurgency and terrorism, education, trade, infrastructure and the achievement of Nigeria’s development targets.”
President Jonathan wished the Prime Minister a very successful new term in office and expressed belief that he will continue to serve the people of Britain and the global community to the best of his immense God-given abilities.
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