US congratulates Nigeria as they mark its 56years Independence

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.”