Buhari writes German Chancellor, Merkel on her re-election

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the German Chancellor,
Angela Merkel on her re-election for another term.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi
Adesina, in a statement on Tuesday, said Buhari conveyed his
congratulatory message to Merkel in a letter personally signed by him.

Buhari said he is "most delighted to learn of the successful
conclusion of the inter-Party negotiations to form a new Government
after the last election in Germany."

He stated that Chancellor Merkel's victory, "is a testimony of
hard-work, competence and trust of the German people, qualities which
are much admired in many parts of the world especially here in
Africa."

Adesina said Buhari "on behalf of the Government and people of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, wished his German counterpart and her new
Cabinet a successful new term of office".

"We greatly value your humanity and concern for refugees."

President Buhari also looked forward to greater cooperation between
Germany and Nigeria.

"We look forward to greater cooperation between our two countries as
we strive to confront shared challenges."