President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Mark Joseph Carney on the Liberal Party’s victory in the recent Canadian parliamentary elections and his election as the 24th Prime Minister.
Tinubu said Carney’s “hard-fought electoral triumph” came at a time when the country needs a leader with a wealth of experience.
Carney, a seasoned economist, was Governor of the Bank of Canada (2008-2013) and the Bank of England (2013-2020).
A statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu hopes that Carney’s banking and governance experience will guide the country at this crucial moment in its history.
Tinubu further expressed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening relations with Canada, particularly in education, climate change, and migration.
“The President looks forward to establishing a dynamic and forward-looking partnership with Prime Minister Carney’s government, building on the goodwill and cooperation established under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,” said Onanuga.