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Abuja, Nigeria – America has reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to strengthening diplomatic and financial relations with Nigeria, revealing that commerce between each nations surged to $13 billion in 2024.
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., made this recognized at a high-profile occasion hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja to commemorate the 249th Independence Day of the US.
Talking on the “Louisiana Evening”-themed reception, Ambassador Mills highlighted the enduring partnership between Nigeria and the U.S., rooted in shared democratic beliefs and a mutual dedication to peace, prosperity, and freedom.
“We have fun the shared spirit of freedom and democratic values that unite each nations—our perception in self-governance, human dignity, and basic rights,” Mills stated.
The Ambassador famous that the $13 billion commerce quantity displays a deepening financial bond, which has generated jobs and funding alternatives for residents in each nations.
Past commerce, Mills pointed to rising collaboration in areas reminiscent of navy cooperation, counterterrorism, public well being, and humanitarian help. He pressured that each nations are working hand-in-hand to deal with regional and international challenges, together with local weather change, safety, and democratic governance.
Representing the Nigerian authorities, Dr. Dunoma Omar-Ahmed, Everlasting Secretary of the Ministry of International Affairs, congratulated the US on its nationwide day and underscored the strategic significance of U.S.-Nigeria ties.
“The enduring partnership between our two nations stays essential for regional stability, financial progress, and the collective aspirations of our individuals,” Omar-Ahmed acknowledged.
The celebration drew senior authorities officers, diplomats, enterprise executives, and growth companions. Company loved cultural showcases, music performances, and a culinary journey by Louisiana’s wealthy heritage, highlighting the occasion’s “Louisiana Evening” theme.
With the strong commerce figures and the deepening of bilateral cooperation, each nations signaled a renewed dedication to fostering mutual prosperity and a shared democratic future.
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