Us Greets Nigeria At 56, Says Nigerians Working Hard To Address Challenges

BEVERLY HILLS, September 30, (THEWILL) – The United States, U.S, has congratulated Nigeria on the occasion of the country's 56th Independence Anniversary which comes up on Saturday, October 1, 2016, disclosing that the U.S. looks forward to deepening its partnership and friendship with Nigerians from all walks of life.

The United States' Secretary of State, John Kerry stated this in a statement he issued on behalf of President Barrack Obama and the American people, where he expressed confidence that Nigerians are working hard to address current national challenges.

The full text of Kerry's statement 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.”