US hails Nigeria at 66, praises role in Africa’s stability

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated Nigeria on its 66th Independence Anniversary, describing the country as vital to Africa’s stability and economic growth.
Rubio, in a National Day message released by the U.S. Department of State on Thursday, said Washington valued its strong bilateral relationship with Nigeria.
He also welcomed the substantive dialogue between both countries over the past year.
“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,” Rubio said.
“The United States places great value on this strong bilateral relationship and appreciates the substantive di...