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Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated Mohammed Abdullahi Farmajo on his election as President of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo
Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has congratulated Mohammed Abdullahi Farmajo on his election as President of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
Osinbajo, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laoul Akande, yesterday, also congratulated the people of Somalia on the successful conclusion of their electoral process, which is an important step in consolidating democracy and fully restoring law and order in the country.
The acting President affirmed that Nigeria remains committed to supporting the peace, security, stability and development in Somalia and looks forward to working with President Farmajo on other key areas of shared interests and mutual concerns such as the fight against terrorism and securitysector reforms.
The Acting President noted the successful efforts of the Somali security forces and the African Union Mission in Somali (AMISON) and their invaluable role in ensuring a safe and secure environment during the electoral process.
According to him, this successful election is a landmark achievement for the people of Somalia in particular and Africans in general.
