Buhari congratulates new Tanzanian president, urges her to unite the country

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Samia Hassan, the president of Tanzania.

Hassan was sworn in as Tanzania’s president on Friday.

She makes history as the first female president of the country.

Hassan’s emergence comes after the death of President John Magufuli, which occurred on Wednesday.

Garba Shehu, presidential spokesperson, in a statement on Friday, said Buhari urged Hassan to unite the country.

“President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated newly appointed Tanzanian President, Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan as she takes her place as the country’s Head of State following the sudden demise of President John Magufuli,” the statement reads.

“In a message to the first ever female president of the country, President Buhari urged President Suluhu to unite the nation and lead the country in a good direction.

“The President expressed his desire to work with the new Tanzanian President to advance issues of common African and global interests.”