President-elect Bola Tinubu has pledged to strike the ground running and unite the country upon taking office on May 29, as well as to maintain cordial ties with the US.
The promises were given by the new Nigerian leader during a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday night.
Tinubu stated that one of his top goals will be to implement institutional changes and development initiatives to strengthen democratic institutions and benefit underprivileged Nigerians.
According to a statement issued by his spokeswoman, Tunde Rahman, he emphasized his desire to deepen Nigeria’s democracy and genuinely serve the people as president.
Tinubu talked for around 20 minutes on his exciting stay in America in the 1970s, when he graduated with honors as an accountant in 1979.
He also remembered how the US offered him sanctuary when the late General Sani Abacha’s military government pushed him into exile in Nigeria owing to his resolute quest for democracy.
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While reaffirming his democratic credentials, Tinubu stated unequivocally that the outcome of the elections, which he obviously won, represented the desire of the Nigerian people.
The former governor of Lagos stated that he would seek to unify the country and guarantee that Nigerians are pleased and reap the advantages of democracy and progressive good government.
He stated that unless Nigeria achieves national unity, security, economic progress, and decent administration, it would not become a better place to live or play its appropriate role in the African continent.
Tinubu asked the United States to recognize Nigeria’s importance in Africa and give support in the areas of security and economic investment so that the country might lead the way and serve as a shining example to the rest of the continent.
Secretary Blinken stated in his speech that Nigeria could expect a healthy and mutually beneficial relationship.
