President congratulates UK Prime Minister on election victory

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May 9, 2015 3:22 AM

Having won a clear majority in parliament, Britain prepares to form a new British Government.

President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Prime Minister of England and his party, Conservative on their victory at the polls on Thursday, May 7.

In a statement by the President's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity , Dr Reuben Abati, Jonathan extends best wishes to Cameron and the Conservative, and assures them of Nigeria’s continued relationship with Britain.

The statement said, “the President expects that the historic relationship between Nigeria and Britain which received a significant boost during the past five years of his Presidency in Nigeria and Mr. Cameron’s first term in office, will continue to blossom in coming years for the benefit of both countries and their citizens.

“President Jonathan particularly hopes that both countries will continue to strengthen current bilateral cooperation between them in critical areas such as the fight against insurgency and terrorism, education, trade, infrastructure and the achievement of Nigeria’s development targets.

“The President wishes Prime Minister Cameron a very successful new term in office and trusts that he will continue to serve the people of Britain and the global community to the best of his immense God-given abilities.”

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