By DAVID IORJA, Abuja –
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined President Joe Biden, the Government and people of the United States as they commemorate this special day, July 4th as the 245th Independence Day and the annual celebration of nationhood.
The president’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Malam Garba Shehu, The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity.
According to the statement, President Buhari noted with delight how the Biden administration is working earnestly to overcome some of the country’s greatest challenges that include racism and especially the Coronavirus epidemic that has inflicted on the United States, a quarter of the global fatalities.
“The President is keenly watching with great interest as the Biden administration makes progress in their efforts to improve U.S.-Africa ties and interactions for the betterment of the continent”.
“President Buhari expresses confidence that given the shared values of democracy, rule of law and inclusive prosperity, the strategic partnership and engagements between Nigeria and the United States would continue to grow for the mutual benefits of our two countries and our peoples”, the statement said.
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