US COMMENDS NIGERIA'S COMMITTMENT TO TACKLING CORRUPTION ON ITS 60TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
As Nigeria commemorates its 60th Independence Anniversary, the United States has commended the Federal Government's commitment to tackling corruption in the country.
It also congratulated Nigeria for strengthening democratic institutions and leveraging entrepreneurship.
Mike Pompeo, the US Secretary of State, gave this congratulatory message in a statement on Thursday, October 1, 2020.
Pompeo revealed that the US and Nigeria shared important democratic principles and similar industrial and entrepreneurial spirit.
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He said the US would continue to support Nigerians and do everything to improve and expand their togetherness and also help the nation tackle the menace of insecurity and violent extremists.
“On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I extend best wishes to the people of Nigeria on the 60th anniversary of their independence.
“Our countries share important democratic values and a similar entrepreneurial spirit, and we congratulate the Nigerian people for your commitment to tackling corruption, strengthening democratic institutions, and leveraging Nigerian entrepreneurship to promote economic recovery.
“Even now, the people-to-people partnerships between our two nations are helping Nigeria combat the threat posed by COVID-19. Nigeria is an important leader in West Africa and across the entire continent.
“The United States will continue to support the Nigerian people as you seek to collaborate with your neighbors to expand regional peace and security and counter violent extremists," Pompeo said.
He added that the United States looked forward to continue working with a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria and to making progress in support of their shared values in the coming year.
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