Nigeria National Day

You are subscribed to Collected Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Nigeria National Day 10/01/2021 09:52 AM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I extend best wishes to the people of Nigeria on the 61st anniversary of their independence. The strong partnership between our two countries is based on our common commitment to democracy and diversity, and a shared spirit of entrepreneurship.  As your partner, we will continue to support Nigerian efforts to counter terrorism and insecurity, improve health systems, strengthen democratic institutions, promote respect for human rights, and bolster economic growth including through bilateral trade and investment.  We value Nigerian leadership on issues including African peace and security, ending the COVID-19 pandemic and building back a more inclusive economy, and reducing greenhouse emissions and creating a clean energy future. The United States looks forward to expanding our relationship over the coming year and advancing our mutual interests. Stay connected with the State Department: External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.    Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This email was sent to ignoble.experiment@arconati.us using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520