Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan in history, was honored with honors by President Bola Tinubu, who described her as a milestone accomplishment that reflects her long-standing contributions to Japanese politics and governance.
After overcoming a decades-long gender barrier in the leadership of the world’s fourth-largest economy, Takaichi, a veteran politician and former minister of internal affairs and communications, won majority support in Japan’s parliament.
The President reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties with Japan under Takaichi’s administration in a statement released on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President’s representative on Information and Strategy.
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He wished the Nigerian government and people well, while highlighting the shared values that govern Japan-Nigeria relations.
Tinubu claimed that her victory demonstrated both the support for her political party and the legitimacy of her victory.
The President congratulated her on becoming the first woman to serve as prime minister of Japan, “on behalf of the people and government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Your victory as the Liberal Democratic Party’s leader and, ultimately, as Japan’s Prime Minister, is a remarkable testament to the good people of Japan’s confidence in you.
Your election as Japan’s first female prime minister also demonstrates how much you have contributed to the development of your political party and administration.
Tinubu also reaffirmed Nigeria’s desire to grow bilaterally. Under her leadership, he expressed hope that both nations’ economic and diplomatic ties would grow.
You can be assured of Nigeria’s continued goodwill and support for Japan as you assume this position.
Over the years, Nigeria and Japan have developed a strong, productive, and strategic relationship that covers a number of areas of bilateral cooperation.
I have faith in our partnership to advance the foundation that has been laid, as well as to strengthen and enhance our bilateral relations.
Therefore, I look forward to meeting with you as soon as possible to discuss these options.
Source: Channels TV
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