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Nigeria- Amb. James Entwistle, the United States new Ambassador to Nigeria, on Wednesday said that the U.S. would continue to support Nigeria in fighting corruption and promoting good governance.
In a statement by the U.S. Embassy Senior Information Specialist Mr Sani Mohammed, Entwistle also said there were plans to expand bilateral trade and investment between the two countries.
“I will continue focusing the United States efforts on partnering with Nigeria to develop measures to more effectively fight corruption and advance transparent, and accountable governance,’’ he said.
The envoy also expressed the readiness of the U.S. government to work closely with the Nigerian government in reducing violence and terrorism.
He also added that the U.S. government was going to address “legitimate economic needs” of Nigerian communities vulnerable to violence.
In a statement by the U.S. Embassy Senior Information Specialist Mr Sani Mohammed, Entwistle also said there were plans to expand bilateral trade and investment between the two countries.
“I will continue focusing the United States efforts on partnering with Nigeria to develop measures to more effectively fight corruption and advance transparent, and accountable governance,’’ he said.
The envoy also expressed the readiness of the U.S. government to work closely with the Nigerian government in reducing violence and terrorism.
He also added that the U.S. government was going to address “legitimate economic needs” of Nigerian communities vulnerable to violence.