Nigeria@59:US President, Trump writes Buhari, congratulates Nigerians

U.S. President, Donald Trump has congratulated Nigeria on her 59th Independence Anniversary.

Trump, on Monday also extended his congratulations in a message to President Muhammadu Buhari which was published on the website of U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria.

In the message, Trump said Nigeria is one of U.S. strongest partners in Africa, adding  that the two countries share common goals of expanding trade and growing 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”, said Trump.

 

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Dear Mr. President:

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.

Sincerely,

Donald J. Trump