The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has sent a short message to President Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria turns 59.
In the message, made available to The Eagle Online by the Embassy of the United States in Nigeria, President Trump felicitated with Nigeria, describing it as one of the strongest partners of the United States in America.
While wishing President Buhari and Nigerians more successes, President Trump also spoke about the common goals shared by both countries.
He wrote: “On behalf of the American people, I extend our warmest greetings and congratulate you on the 59th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence.
“Nigeria is among our strongest partners in Africa. We share common goals of expanding trade and growing our economic relationship. We are allies in the global battle against terrorism, and we want to see Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa driven out of the region and other insurgencies like them dismantled. The United States welcomes efforts by your administration to diversify opportunities for your talented, creative, and hardworking people to the benefit of both our countries, Africa, and the world.
“I am pleased that following our meeting last year, our Vice Presidents are also building on our longstanding history of cooperation. I wish the people of Nigeria continued success as you mark another year of independence.”
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