President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her historic emergence as the first female Prime Minister of Japan, describing her emergence as a milestone achievement that reflects her longstanding contributions to Japanese politics and governance.
Takaichi, a veteran politician and former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, was elected after winning majority support in Japan’s parliament, breaking a decades-long gender barrier in the leadership of the world’s fourth-largest economy.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to deepening diplomatic, economic and strategic ties with Japan under Takaichi’s administration.
He extended warm wishes on behalf of the Nigerian government and people, while highlighting the shared values that underpin Nigeria-Japan relations.
Tinubu said that her victory represented both the confidence of the Japanese people and the recognition of her loyalty and service to her political party.
“Your Excellency, on behalf of the people and Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I extend to you my warmest congratulations on your election as the first female Prime Minister of Japan,” the President said.
“Your victory as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party and ultimately as the Prime Minister of Japan constitutes a remarkable expression of the confidence reposed in you by the good people of Japan.
“Your election as the first female Prime Minister of Japan is also a testament to the decades of your tremendous contributions to the growth of your political party and governance in Japan.”