Published April 30, 2025
By Obaro Becky
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mark Carney on the Liberal Party’s victory in the recent Canadian parliamentary elections and his election as the 24th Prime Minister.
The President acknowledged the significance of the hard-fought electoral triumph at a time when the country needed a leader with a wealth of experience.
According to a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President reaffirmed Nigeria’s intention to strengthen its relationship with Canada, with a focus on key areas such as education, climate change, and migration.
He expressed a desire to build a vibrant and future-oriented partnership with Prime Minister Carney’s administration, while also recognising the positive relations developed under the leadership of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
He acknowledged the significance of Carney’s electoral victory, describing it as a hard-earned success at a time when Canada requires steady and experienced leadership.
The Nigerian leader is confident in Carney’s ability to navigate this period in Canada’s history, citing his impressive background in finance and governance.
Carney, an accomplished economist, previously served as Governor of the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013, and of the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020.
See the statement below:
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER MARK JOSEPH CARNEY
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mr Mark Joseph Carney on the Liberal Party’s victory in the recent Canadian parliamentary elections and his election as the 24th Prime Minister.
President Tinubu acknowledges the significance of the hard-fought electoral triumph at a time when the country needs a leader with a wealth of experience.
Carney, a seasoned economist, was Governor of the Bank of Canada (2008-2013) and the Bank of England (2013-2020).
The President hopes that Carney’s banking and governance experience will guide the country at this crucial moment in its history.
President Tinubu expresses Nigeria’s commitment to deepening relations between the two nations, particularly in education, climate change, and migration.
The President looks forward to establishing a dynamic and forward-looking partnership with Prime Minister Carney’s government, building on the goodwill and cooperation established under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
April 29, 2025
