In the same vein, the United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has congratulated President-elect Bola Tinubu on the heels of the just concluded presidential election.

Both the UK and Nigeria share a longstanding relationship that has withstood Nigeria's over-62-year independence from the Uk.

Sunak said he looks forward to working together to grow security and trade ties, opening up opportunities for businesses and creating prosperity in both countries.