Showing posts with label NIGERIA NATIONAL DAY MESSAGE. Show all posts
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Sunday, September 30, 2012

NIGERIA NATIONAL DAY

From:  CIA World Factbook.

FROM: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Nigeria National Day Message
Press Statement

Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State

Washington, DC
September 28, 2012

I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Nigeria as you celebrate your Independence Day this October 1.

From:  CIA World Factbook.
The strong ties between Nigeria and the United States are grounded in our shared values and mutual interest in fostering good governance, increasing economic growth, and promoting regional stability. We value this partnership and remain dedicated to working together to meet the challenges of the future.

On the 52nd anniversary of your independence, I wish all Nigerians a peaceful and prosperous year.

ADDITIONAL: FROM CIA WORLD FACTBOOK

British influence and control over what would become Nigeria and Africa's most populous country grew through the 19th century. A series of constitutions after World War II granted Nigeria greater autonomy; independence came in 1960. Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The government continues to face the daunting task of reforming a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, Nigeria continues to experience longstanding ethnic and religious tensions. Although both the 2003 and 2007 presidential elections were marred by significant irregularities and violence, Nigeria is currently experiencing its longest period of civilian rule since independence. The general elections of April 2007 marked the first civilian-to-civilian transfer of power in the country's history.

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