Adedokun Waliyu 
President Joe Biden of the United States of America has told the new Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, that elected leaders owe it to their people to show that democracy can deliver for their needs.
SaharaReporters had reported that Tinubu and the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, were sworn in on Monday by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola.
Meanwhile, Biden in a statement expressed administration’s readiness to work with the newly sworn president “to strengthen ties between the United States and Nigeria.”
He said, “On behalf of the people of the United States, I send warm wishes to the government and people of Nigeria as they inaugurate a new President. I look forward to continuing this work with President Tinubu to support economic growth, advance security, and promote respect for human rights.”
The US President said that US would continue to work closely with the most populous country in Africa as a friend and partner.
He said, “As Africa’s largest democracy and economy, Nigeria’s success is the world’s success. Elected leaders owe it to their people to show that democracy can deliver for their needs.”
“And the United States will continue to work closely with Nigeria, as a friend and partner, to deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for our world,” Biden added.
