Thursday, November 7

Buhari Congratulates Brazil President-Elect, Bolsonaro

President Muhammadu Buhari, has congratulated Mr. Jair Bolsonaro, on his victory in Brazil’s presidential election run-off held on Sunday.

Mr. Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, said Buhari also felicitated with the people of Brazil for successfully going through the two rounds of the election and making their choice, thereby enhancing the democratic credentials of their country.

Nigeria, the President explains, shares historical and cultural ties with Brazil, saying that his administration looks forward to deepening such relations as well as expanding current political, trade and military ties with the South American powerhouse.

As President-elect, Bolsonaro, will formally assume office in January 2019. The Nigerian leader wishes him a successful tenure in confronting his country’s current socio-economic challenges.

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