President Tinubu Congratulates UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated Andy Burnham on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In a statement released Tuesday by the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tinubu expressed confidence that the new administration will deepen bilateral cooperation and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.

Tinubu praised the peaceful and orderly nature of the leadership transition in Britain. He noted his previous productive engagement with the former Prime Minister during an official visit in March 2026 and indicated a desire to engage with Burnham as soon as possible.

The Nigerian president intends to use bilateral and multilateral platforms, specifically mentioning the Commonwealth, to advance shared priorities and address global challenges. He emphasized his goal of exploring new vistas of partnership and collaboration with the United Kingdom under the new leadership.