Adedokun Waliyu 
The United States government has reaffirmed its readiness to partner and work with President Bola Tinubu’s government.
It noted that the US and Nigeria have long been working together to improve the lives of the citizens of the two countries.
David Greene, the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Mission in Nigeria, made this known on Thursday in Abuja in his remarks on the 247th Independent Day celebration of the US.
Greene said that the US’ partnership with Tinubu’s government will ensure that the Nigerian people’s vision for the country is realized by strengthening Nigerian institutions and helping, according to the words of the Nigerian National anthem, “build a nation where peace and justice shall reign.”
Greene noted that physical security itself isn’t enough, either, for the pursuit of happiness; citizens need good health, too and the United States and Nigeria understand this and have one of the world’s most productive health sector collaborations.
He said, “Through our partnership, Nigeria achieved Wild-type Polio virus-free status in 2020. Our PEPFAR program – active in Nigeria for 20 years – is, incredibly, close to achieving HIV epidemic control. Together we delivered 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations, an accomplishment that makes it possible to once again hold gatherings like this one.
“In short, across every sector you can think of, the great federal republics of the United States and Nigeria have long been working together to improve the lives of both of our peoples.
“And we look forward to partnering with President Tinubu’s Administration to ensure that the Nigerian people’s vision for their country is realized – by strengthening Nigerian institutions and helping, in the words of the Nigerian National anthem, “build a nation where peace and justice shall reign.”
“President Biden’s message, on the occasion of President Tinubu’s inauguration stated that, ‘As Africa’s largest democracy and economy, Nigeria’s success is the world’s success.’”
“I and my whole team here and in Lagos, look forward to working with all of you towards that success,” Greene said.
