President Muhammadu Buhari has extended a hand of fellowship to the US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris following their inauguration, Wednesday.
Buhari who was full of optimism, expressed hope that the Biden presidency will mark a strong point of cooperation and support for Nigeria, as well as the African continent.
Buhari reacted to the power shift in the U.S in a statement issued by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity).
In the statement, the President Buhari congratulated the leaders, and the nation of America on the successful transition, which marks an important historical inflexion point for democracy as a system of government and for the global community as a whole.
The statement quoted him as saying: “We look forward to the Biden presidency with great hope and optimism for strengthening of existing cordial relationships, working together to tackle global terrorism, climate change, poverty and improvement of economic ties and expansion of trade.
“We hope that this will be an era of great positivity between our two nations, as we jointly address issues of mutual interest.”
Buhari added that Nigerians are rejoicing with President Joe Biden, “sharing the proud feeling that the first woman elected Vice President of the United States has an African and Asian ancestry.”
Biden was sworn as 46th U.S President Wednesday alongside with his Vice, Harris at a historic lowkey celebration following the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and domestic tensions.
The inauguration comes two weeks after the Capitol Hill was besieged in a bloody riot that left five people dead.
