Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has felicitated Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory in Nigeria's presidential election.

In a tweet on Thursday, he said Pakistan and Nigeria have maintained cordial ties that will see an upward momentum particularly in areas of defence, trade and economy.

He extended his best wishes to the President-elect.

My felicitations to Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT on his victory in Nigeria's presidential election. Pakistan & Nigeria have maintained cordial ties that will see an upward momentum particularly in areas of defence, trade & economy. My best wishes to the President-elect

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 2, 2023