US CONGRATULATES NIGERIA ON INDEPENDENCE

The United States of America has congratulated
Nigeria as it marks its 56th Independence
Anniversary tomorrow, October 1st.
According to a statement by the Special
Adviser to the President on Media and
Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the US message
was conveyed on behalf of President Barack
Obama and the American people by the US
Secretary of State, John Kerry. It reads;
“On behalf of President Obama and the
American people, I congratulate the citizens
of Nigeria as you celebrate your
Independence Day on October 1.
I recently returned from my third trip to
Nigeria as Secretary, and I came away with a
strong sense of the nation’s resolve to build a
better future. During my trip, I was reminded
that many Nigerians are engaged in bringing
people together across the divides of culture,
religious practices, and ethnicity.
“There is still much work to be done to
provide economic opportunities for all, end
corruption, win the fight against Boko Haram,
ensure broad respect for human rights and
provide humanitarian relief for millions of
displaced people.
“But we know that Nigerians are hard at work
to address these challenges.
“The United States looks forward to
deepening our partnership and friendship with
Nigerians from all walks of life, so that we
may work together for the betterment of
Nigeria and all of Africa.
“Best wishes to all of you on this the 56th
anniversary of your independence.”



Source :naijaloaded
Edited by DANIEL IKECHUKWU EKWUNIFE