President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a congratulatory letter to Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, describing her emergence as an affirmation of her contributions to the influence of her political party in governance in Japan.
In the letter, President Tinubu stated, “On behalf of the people and Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I extend to you my warmest congratulations on your election as the first female Prime Minister of Japan.
“Your victory as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party and ultimately as the Prime Minister of Japan constitutes a remarkable expression of the confidence reposed in you by the good people of Japan.
“Your election as the first female Prime Minister of Japan is also a testament to the decades of your tremendous contributions to the growth of your political party and governance in Japan.”
President Tinubu expressed his confidence in working with Prime Minister Takaichi to strengthen and deepen the relationship between Nigeria and Japan, saying, “I am confident that we would work together to build on the foundation that has been laid, as well as strengthen and deepen the relationship between our two countries.”
He also looked forward to meeting with Prime Minister Takaichi at her earliest convenience to explore opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.
