The level of hypocrisy among those who are supposed to give good advice to the federal government of Nigeria is alarming. Someone should ask Stuart if US disobeys court orders, if US is an Islamic state on one side and Christian state on the other side, if US is making lopsided appointments, if US kills people who comes to the streets to air their opinions in a form of peaceful protest, if US have constantly denied people their right to self-determination, if US comes to Nigeria to study or seek medical attention?
Amid growing calls for secession, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, says Nigerians who preach unity will overcome those calling for secession.
Symington said this in a speech at an event held in commemoration of the 241st anniversary of American independence in Abuja on Thursday.
The US envoy said his country and Nigeria shared many similarities, most notably, diversity.
He said the first American President, George Washington, had warned that those who seek to weaken a country would always seek to start by causing disunity.
Symington said, just like America, Nigeria would remain a united country because of its determined people and leaders.
He said, “Every time we have been challenged, we overcame danger because we had visionary leaders committed to union and citizens committed to ensuring justice for all.
“Today, Nigeria is fortunate to have such leaders and citizens. Together, they are dedicated to keeping Nigeria united and just and to ensuring every Nigerian is heard and taken into account and treated fairly.
Amid growing calls for secession, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, says Nigerians who preach unity will overcome those calling for secession.
Symington said this in a speech at an event held in commemoration of the 241st anniversary of American independence in Abuja on Thursday.
The US envoy said his country and Nigeria shared many similarities, most notably, diversity.
He said the first American President, George Washington, had warned that those who seek to weaken a country would always seek to start by causing disunity.
Symington said, just like America, Nigeria would remain a united country because of its determined people and leaders.
He said, “Every time we have been challenged, we overcame danger because we had visionary leaders committed to union and citizens committed to ensuring justice for all.
“Today, Nigeria is fortunate to have such leaders and citizens. Together, they are dedicated to keeping Nigeria united and just and to ensuring every Nigerian is heard and taken into account and treated fairly.
Source: Punch
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