Ahead of the United States Independence celebration, the Charge D’ Affaires, David Greene said US and Nigeria have been working together across every sector to improve the lives of both citizens.
Greene stated this in his remarks at the celebration of the 247th birthday of the U.S. on Thursday at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja.
Speaking on the shared commitment to the practical work of any democracy – helping citizens live prosperous, secure, and healthy lives, Greene stated that the U.S. is Nigeria’s partner in making it possible to deliver.
He explained, “Prosperity demands a stable economy in which businesses can succeed and in which citizens can aspire to leave their children better off. So the United States partners with Nigerian entrepreneurs in agriculture, health, information technology, and renewable energy to help expand small and medium-sized businesses.
“But economic opportunity by itself is not enough; citizens need security. Through robust…