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By Our Correspondent in Abuja
Her Majesty, The Queen of England, Elizabeth II, has sent a message of felicitation to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary, October 1, 2020.
A statement from the Villa, signed by Femi Adesina,
Special Adviser to the President,(Media and Publicity) on Wednesday in Abuja said the message was conveyed by the British High Commission in Nigeria.
The Queen: “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 Reporters, an online publication, recalls that Nigeria got her independence from Great Britain on October 1, 1960.
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