The United States of America on Friday congratulated Nigeria
as it marks its 56th Independence Anniversary which holds on Saturday.
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.
Kerry was said to have admitted that there was still much
work to be done to provide economic opportunities for all in Nigeria,
end corruption and win the fight against Boko Haram among other
challenges.
He however expressed the confidence that Nigerians are working hard to address current national challenges.
Adesina quoted Kerry as saying, “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.”
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