The United States
government has reminded
president Muhammadu Buhari
that there was still so much
work to do in Nigeria to bring
about economic prosperity of
the country.
This was contained in a
congratulatory message by
US Secretary of State, John
Kerry to the government and
people of Nigeria on the
occasion of the country’s
56th Independence
Anniversary today.
Writing on behalf of
President Barack Obama and
the American people, Kerry
however expressed
confidence in Nigerians who
he said were working hard to
address current national
challenges.
Kerry’s statement read thus:
“On behalf of President
Obama and the American
people, I congratulate the
citizens of Nigeria as you
celebrate your Independence
Day on October 1.
President Muhammadu Buhari
and President of US Barack
Obama
“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.