U.S. DEPARTMENT of  STATE   You are subscribed to Africa. Here is new content for this topic:   Nigeria National Day 10/01/2025 12:01 AM EDT Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Nigeria National Day hide Nigeria National Day Press Statement October 1, 2025 On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Nigeria on the 65th anniversary of Nigeria's independence. For over six decades, Nigeria has stood as a beacon of resilience and leadership. The United States values our enduring partnership, rooted in shared democratic principles, a growing commercial relationship, and a commitment to fostering peace and security. On this special occasion, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage, entrepreneurial spirit, and unwavering determination of the Nigerian people. We look forward to continuing to deepen our collaboration in the years ahead as we work together to achieve our shared goals. Congratulations once again on this milestone anniversary. May the year ahead bring continued progress and prosperity to Nigeria and its people. Tags Bilateral Relations and Engagement Bureau of African Affairs Nigeria Office of the Spokesperson The Secretary of State Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe-All | Privacy Policy | Subscriber Help External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  This email was sent to caterresearch9.news@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520