President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden participate in a photo line during a reception in honor of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, OIC, Hissein Taha, has extended a congratulatory message on behalf of the organization to Nigerian president-elect, Bola Tinubu, following his election on February 25.

The secretary-general underlined that the mandate granted to the president-elect by the Nigerian electorate is indicative of their trust in his vision for Nigeria.

He expressed hope that given Mr Tinubu’s wisdom and rich experience, he would steer the affairs of Nigeria in the period ahead to realize the aspirations of Nigerians for development and prosperity.

Mr Taha reiterated the importance the OIC attaches to its relations with Nigeria and assured the president-elect of the OIC’s commitment to further enhance its bilateral cooperation with Nigeria in all domains, particularly in the fields of socio-economic development and the fight against terrorism and extremism.

The secretary-general therefore wished the president-elect success, and the people of Nigeria further progress, unity and prosperity.