Tinubu Extends Hand of Friendship to Critics, Seeks Cooperation

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s president since May 2023, has publicly reached out to political opponents and civil‑society critics, urging them to set aside differences and work together on national issues. In statements and meetings, he emphasized dialogue, national unity and collaborative policymaking, offering “hand of friendship” to foster cooperation on security, economic reforms and governance despite ongoing political tensions. Views Nigeria