United States of America has reacted
about south eastern part of Nigeria agitation for the actualization of sovereign
state of Biafra. The US ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stuart Symington, said that
the foreign countries and one of the world powers would continue to support
Nigeria’s unity.
The US ambassador, Symington
maintained that his country will keep on working for the promotion of Nigeria
unity. He portrays Nigeria as the strength of the most populous black nation of
the world.
According to Vanguard, the
ambassador said this when he led top officials of the embassy on official
working visit to the office of the governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi, in
Ibadan.
According to Symington, US understands
the strategic import of Nigeria in Africa, observing that his visit was in continuations
of US mission to discover new areas of partnership for development with African
countries. Hence, he’s in Nigeria to tour every part of the country.
The US ambassador urged Ajimobi government
to work with the US towards setting a new pace in socio-economic development.
In his word; “This visit is not just
a courtesy call; It is in continuation of America’s vision and mission. We are
looking forward to working with your state to set up a new pace in development”.
He further said; “We are happy to be
here and I’m telling you that Nigeria as a country is loved by all Americans
and even in the world for the sake of the unity the country uphold”.
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