President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her historic emergence as Japan’s first female prime minister, describing her victory as a significant milestone and an affirmation of her longstanding contributions to Japan’s political landscape and governance. He noted that her election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party and subsequent emergence as prime minister reflects the confidence and trust reposed in her by the Japanese people.

In a congratulatory letter personally signed by him, President Tinubu expressed his readiness to work closely with Prime Minister Takaichi to strengthen the longstanding ties between Nigeria and Japan, which have spanned multiple areas of mutual interest and cooperation. He assured her of Nigeria’s continued goodwill and support for Japan and expressed optimism about expanding opportunities for partnership between the two nations.

The president also expressed confidence that under Prime Minister Takaichi’s capable and visionary leadership, relations between Nigeria and Japan would continue to flourish, while wishing her good health and success in office.