Nigeria, March 1 -- Amid cheers from supporters and family members who filled the International Conference Centre Abuja, President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and VP-elect, Kashim Shettima, were on Wednesday, presented with their certificates of return as the winners of the 2023 presidential election.

INEC Chairman and Returning Officer for the election, Mahmood Yakubu, who earlier in the day declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate as the winner of the election, presented them with the certificates.

Speaking after receiving the certificate of return, Mr Tinubu preached patriotism and called on all Nigerians, including those who did not vote for him, to work with him in making the country great.

Mr Tinubu, who said he understands ...