Major General Muhammadu Buhari (ret.) congratulated Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the new President of the United Arab Emirates, on Saturday. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was chosen by a Federal Supreme Council to replace his late half-brother, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed, as President.
In a statement signed by Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, he said, “President Buhari congratulates the new leader of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, and says Nigeria looks forward to even better relations.”
On Saturday, Buhari congratulated the new leader on becoming the leader. He said, “I know it won’t be easy to fill the shoes of the late Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed, who had a lot of experience and was a good leader, but I’m sure that his successor is just as well prepared for the work ahead.”
“Your predecessor did a lot to change the UAE in a big way. He made it a huge business and tourist hub, built infrastructure, and made it one of the best places to live in the world. I’m sure you’ll build on what your half-brother started and make it even better.”
The President also said, “Nigeria looks forward to more cooperation with the UAE, which has helped Nigeria a lot in finding illegal assets and tracking down terrorist funds.” He added, “Dubai is a reliable partner for Nigeria’s progress, and I’m sure that under the new leader, this cooperation will grow and get stronger.”
I pray that President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed will be guided and wise by God as he takes on this huge job.
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