Nigeria National Day – October 1, 2026
Nigeria National Day – October 1, 2026 Office of the Spokesman – U.S. Department of State On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Nigeria on the 66th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence.
The United States places great value on this strong bilateral relationship and appreciates the substantive dialogue undertaken over the past year. As Africa’s largest democracy and one of its largest economies, Nigeria plays a vital role in advancing regional stability and economic growth.
The United States is proud to stand alongside Nigeria in….
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