Blair Assures Nigerians Of International Support, Says Buhari Will Perform

Former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair who visited the
president-elect Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja has assured Nigerians of
international support and says the General will perform well.

“There is enormous support for Nigeria now in the
international community. The support takes into consideration the challenges
that lie ahead and there is great confidence in the country.

“This was an election which took place in a way which the
country showed the majority of democracies the spirit and character of its
people. It is a leadership that I know is determined to do its best for the
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“Obviously, the future and destiny of Nigeria reside in the
hands of its people. I just want to say to the President- elect that there is
tremendous support for you and the country at this moment and all of us.

“It is a moment of great challenges which bothers on the
life of the people as well as their security and so on. If the same spirit and
character that define the election can be taken through these coming years to
address the challenges, I think we can all have great confidence in the times
ahead.”