I'm Particularly Grateful - Tinubu Thanks Nigerians, World Leaders For Congratulatory Messages
Following his victory at the polls on February 25th, President-elect Bola Tinubu has expressed his gratitude to world leaders, groups, and individuals who extended their congratulatory messages.
Tinubu emerged victorious over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party (LP)'s Peter Obi, and other candidates in a tightly contested election that has triggered a wave of congratulatory messages from far and wide.
In an appreciation post, the president-elect said congratulatory messages since his announcement have been “overwhelming”.
The president-elect also thanked African leaders, Commonwealth Heads, and other world leaders who welcomed his election with heartfelt messages.
Tinubu also extended a friendly hand to those who offered to work with his administration, saying that now is a good time to believe in the Nigerian dream.
He wrote: "The past few days have been a whirlwind for me and for many Nigerians. We have, through our electoral process, consolidated our democracy as a nation, and, by the Grace of Almighty God, I have been given the mandate to lead the nation for the next four years as its President.
"I deeply appreciate the congratulatory messages that have come in from friends and well-wishers from home and abroad. The messages of goodwill and solidarity have been so overwhelming for me to mention you all by name.
"I am particularly grateful to many world leaders from our African neighbours, our friends in The Commonwealth, and from other parts of the world who welcomed my election with heartwarming messages.
"The support and assurance I have received from the international community is a reminder of the important role Nigeria has in the world and an encouraging sign that the rest of the world remains interested in constructive and beneficial cooperation with the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
As President-elect of this great nation, I say thank you.
"To those who have extended the arm of friendship, I offer mine in return. This is a good time to believe in the Nigerian dream; a good time to believe in our renewed hope. The Nigerian eagle shall fly high.