Merkel congratulates Buhari on re-election

The German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called President Muhammadu Buhari to congratulate him on the resounding victory in the February 23 presidential election in Nigeria.

Chancellor Merkel pledged to continue co-operation with Nigeria on peace and security, while promoting investment and trade for sustainable economic development.

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President Buhari, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and publicity, Femi Adesina, thanked the German Chancellor for her spirited efforts in combating irregular migration on the continent.

He also lauded the policy of assisting immigrants in need.