Press release

PM call with President Buhari: 1 March 2019

Prime Minister Theresa May had a call with President Buhari of Nigeria today.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Theresa May
• Published: 1 March 2019

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister spoke with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria this afternoon to congratulate him on his recent re-election.

Reflecting on commitments made during her trip to Abuja last summer, the PM said the UK would continue to work together with Nigeria to tackle corruption, improve security and create jobs and prosperity for the UK and Nigeria.

She looked forward to continuing and strengthening their close partnership.

Published 1 March 2019