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President Muhammadu Buhari says he is ready to work with Donald Trump, US president-elect, to strengthen the ties between his country and Nigeria.

Buhari said this in a statement issued by Femi Adesina, his spokesman, on Wednesday.

He congratulated Trump, who defeated Hilary Clinton in the US presidential election.

He also congratulated the American people on the outcome of the election.

“On behalf of the government and people of the federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the United States presidential election,” the statement read.

“President Buhari also congratulates American citizens on the outcome of the election, which was keenly observed by all true lovers of democracy and those who believe in the will of the people.

“The president looks forward to working together with President-elect Trump to strengthen the already established friendly relations between both countries, including cooperation on many shared foreign policy priorities, such as the fight against terrorism, peace and security, economic growth, democracy and good governance.

“As Mr Trump prepares to assume the position of the President of the United States, President Buhari extends his good wishes to him on the onerous task of leading the world’s strongest economy.”