Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu has received another congratulatory message. This time from Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelensky in a statement made available to journalists through the Office of the President-elect and signed by Tunde Rahman congratulated Tinubu on his victory at the presidential election.
He also invited the Nigerian president-elect to visit his country.
To him, his country is determined to further strengthen cooperation with Nigeria.
Peaceful Election
Zelensky in the congratulatory letter sent to Tinubu, says he was delighted about the peaceful conduct of Nigeria’s elections and particularly the victory of Tinubu as the next President of Nigeria.
Zelenskyy invited Tinubu to visit Ukraine as soon as he settles down in office after the inauguration on May 29, 2023.
“Please accept my sincere congratulations on your election as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
“Despite extremely difficult testing times, caused by the full-scale armed aggression of Russia against our State, Ukraine is determined to further strengthen cooperation with Nigeria at the bilateral level.
Practical Implementation
“Also, within the framework of international organisations, we are grateful for your country’s support of the Resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization and sustainable peace in Ukraine.”
“I count on the active participation of Nigeria in its practical implementation.
“We see the further provision of global food security, of which Ukraine was and remains a reliable guarantor at the global level, as an important direction of cooperation.
The Fulfilment
“The fulfilment of this task will be facilitated by the successful implementation of the Ukrainian initiative “Grain from Ukraine”.
“It is designed to significantly increase the supply of grain to African countries in order to prevent famine.
“Taking this opportunity, I invite you to pay an official visit to Ukraine at a time convenient for you.
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“I am confident that your visit will strengthen the dialogue between our countries.
“It will also contribute to the further consolidation of joint efforts of the international community aimed at solving the urgent challenges of today.
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“And particularly, the crisis situation caused by Russia regarding the guarantee of world food security,” the Ukrainian president wrote.
