fynestboi: Washington, DC – The U.S. President, Barack Obama, has congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan and the people of Nigeria as the nation celebrates 53rd anniversary it Independence Day on Oct.1.

“A warm friendship connects the Nigerian and American people, reflecting our shared values of democracy, economic growth, security, and respect for human rights and the rule of law.

“Our partnership is strong because of our people, as the proverb tells us, if you want to go quickly go alone. If you want to go far go together,’’ Obama in a statement, issued by Secretary of State, John Kerry said on Monday.

He added that in the coming years, the U.S. would be looking forward to going further with Nigeria as the country expands education, jobs and opportunity for its people.

US President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria before their bilateral meeting in New York on September 23, 2013 on the sideline of the United Nations General Assembly. AFP

“On the 53rd anniversary of your independence, I wish all Nigerians a safe and prosperous future,” Kerry quoted the U.S. president as saying.

Meanwhile, in the historic city, New York, Nigerians and friends of Nigeria from around the world are gearing up to celebrate the anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence.

The celebration is scheduled from Oct.3 to 5 with activities ranging from party for young Nigerians and their friends, to a cultural night where the youth would demonstrate appreciation of their Nigerian heritage.

Also there would be an Independence Day Parade/Carnival and Festival.
People from all walks of life are expected at the celebration to showcase the glory of Nigeria.

The theme for this year’s celebration is “Nigeria, Time for change’.

Nigeria’s Independence Day celebration in New York started in 1991.
The celebration is usually the largest of its kind by any African nation in the U.S. (NAN)

Jeel: Thank you Obama

9jawikileaks: Obama: will your independence day congratz change the price of garri, or stop the evil killings by boko haram? If yes: thank u very much, If no: StF up and stop playing politics wt Nigeria.

Fynestboi:


http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/09/obama-congratulates-jonathan-nigerians-53rd-independence-anniversary/

Enangson: show our ladders the way

manny4life:

Don't thank him just yet, I've been following the news past 12:51am, the U.S. FG finally shutdown, what do you expect people like us to do? Oh btw, I know it's not Obama's fault, but I would like for him to weigh in on this issue, time to compromise and return people back to work. Sequestration is hard enough already, a whole lot of people cannot afford a govt shutdown... The great America is gradually falling.

Big4wig: 9ja @ 53 result

Electricity..............E8
Education.............E8
Prostitution..........A1
Good Road.............D7
Banking Sector......E8
Bombing...............A1.
Creativity..................D7
Telecommunication....E8
Security....................F9
Corruption...............A1
Cash Embezzlement.A1
Leadership...............F9
Job opportunity.........F9 & OBAMA DEY CONGRATULATE AM,FOR WHAT NAA..mtshww

sкчscrαρεr™:
only if he knows how messed up niqeria is, imaqine we`re busy celebratinq independence in time of boko_haram, assu strike, corruption et all¡ #smh

adeaugustus:
Don't ever make comment on what you know nothing about, ok? The shutdown is not in anyway Obama's fault blame your fellow "Republicans lower house" only if they would see the bright side of obamacare, they wouldn't want to cripple the economy. BTW shutdown is not a bad as you've painted it, if it goes on for a month the GDP reduces by 0.3% which am very sure it wouldn't be that long before things get back to normal.

adeaugustus:
Don't ever make comment on what you know nothing about, ok? The shutdown is not in anyway Obama's fault blame your fellow "Republicans lower house" only if they would see the bright side of obamacare, they wouldn't want to cripple the economy. BTW shutdown is not a bad as you've painted it, if it goes on for a month the GDP reduces by 0.3% which am very sure it wouldn't be that long before things get back to normal.

solomon111: These are signs of a falling empire.
The great roman empire did not fall at once,it also began like this.
The american empire is beginning to degrade.

Pattey:

The person you quoted clearly stated "I know it's not Obama's fault". . . Will U be a good boy and apologize now for making a/an _______ response.

iamswizz: If anybody wishes Nigeria happy independence.... Then i wish them 53yrs of what we've passed through.

adeaugustus:
Don't ever make comment on what you know nothing about, ok? The shutdown is not in anyway Obama's fault blame your fellow "Republicans lower house" only if they would see the bright side of obamacare, they wouldn't want to cripple the economy. BTW shutdown is not a bad as you've painted it, if it goes on for a month the GDP reduces by 0.3% which am very sure it wouldn't be that long before things get back to normal.

adeaugustus:
He/she should have save the equivocation.

@Manny4life... If you're reading this, am sorry for lashing out at you without reading you comment very well.