Etim Effiong
The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II has congratulated Nigeria on its 60th Independence Anniversary, according to the Presidency.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said the message of felicitation was sent to President Muhammadu Buhari on the country’s 60th independence anniversary, which holds Thursday.
According to him, the message was entitled: “The Queen of England congratulates Nigeria on 60th independence anniversary,” was conveyed by the British High Commission in Nigeria.
“It gives me great pleasure to offer my warmest congratulations on the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence, together with my best wishes for your country’s continued happiness and prosperity.
“The United Kingdom and Nigeria benefit from strong and enduring ties as Commonwealth partners through shared history and most importantly, our people. These are bonds that I hope and believe will flourish long into the future,” the statement added.