The Cable has reported exclusively that UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sent a letter to President-elect Bola Tinubu prior to his upcoming inauguration.
According to the report, Sunak expressed his anticipation to collaborate with Tinubu.
The outcome of the Presidential election has been a subject of controversy as Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party have challenged the victory of Tinubu, who was declared the winner.
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Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, expressed his anticipation of hosting Tinubu in London during the second Africa Investment Summit in April 2024.
The UK Prime Minister stated that the upcoming summit will serve as a crucial opportunity to enhance the business ties between the UK and Nigeria. The aim is to generate employment opportunities, spur economic growth, augment bilateral trade and investment, and aid Nigeria’s efforts to enhance its export competitiveness.
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According to the prime minister, the United Kingdom has pledged to provide ongoing support to Nigeria in tackling its security challenges by sharing knowledge and resources.
The United Kingdom has maintained a strong partnership with Nigeria over the years and is committed to providing support towards the country’s quest for peace, unity and economic growth. Last year, the Minister of State for Development and Africa had the chance to hear the priorities of the UK Government during your meeting, which was warmly welcomed. In a statement provided, the author expressed pride in the efforts made towards enhancing access to education and healthcare, promoting good governance, and addressing the pressing humanitarian needs of conflict-affected individuals.
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The two nations have the potential to strengthen their partnership by enhancing their trade and investment relationship. This move will lead to mutual prosperity for both countries.
The speaker expressed their desire to persist in tackling the security issues that Nigeria and the surrounding areas are currently facing. In today’s interconnected world, the challenges we face are not confined by geographical borders. As such, it is crucial that we collaborate and exchange knowledge and resources to effectively address these issues. According to sources, the National Security Adviser expressed eagerness to engage in additional discussions with their counterpart from your country’s National Security team in the upcoming months.
The strong connection between our nations is rooted not only in our common ancestry and the various ties between our citizens, such as in the realms of education, culture, and athletics, but also in our distinctive affiliation as members of the Commonwealth.
The values of democracy, good governance, and cooperation are sources of pride for us. In a recent forum, the focus was on the partnership between Nigeria and other regions to address global challenges such as climate change. The impact of climate change on Nigeria and the surrounding areas was highlighted as a unique concern. It was emphasised that shared leadership in this area can be crucial in addressing these challenges.
According to Sunak, the government will maintain communication with Tinubu and his team “during the transition period and after his inauguration.”
According to sources, it is anticipated that President Muhammadu Buhari will transfer power to Tinubu on May 29.