Tinubu Congratulates UK PM Burnham, Seeks Stronger Ties

President Bola Tinubu extended warm congratulations to Andy Burnham upon his assumption of office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tinubu expressed confidence that Burnham's administration would deepen bilateral cooperation and strengthen the longstanding strategic partnership between Nigeria and the UK.

The message, conveyed through spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, highlighted recent engagements with the previous British Prime Minister and optimism for building on existing achievements. Tinubu recalled fond memories from his official visit to the UK in March 2026 and expressed eagerness to engage with Burnham on bilateral and multilateral platforms to advance Nigeria's interests.

He reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to sustaining close ties with the UK and wished Burnham success in his tenure, assuring readiness to work closely with the new administration to address common global challenges. The statement concluded by noting the historical diplomatic, political, and economic relations between Nigeria and the UK since Nigeria's independence in 1960.