Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, on his victory in the just concluded parliamentary election.

In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari extended best wishes to the people of the State of Israel in the aftermath of the successful conclusion of the poll, and wished them peace, progress and stability going forward.

The Nigerian leader looks forward to continue to work with the Israeli Prime Minister to strengthen existing cordial and mutually-beneficial relations between the two countries.

President Buhari wishes Prime Minister Netanyahu a successful new term in office and prays that his record fifth term will bring enduring peace and security to the Middle East.