President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has called for strengthened partnership between Nigeria and the United States in all sectors, especially in the fight against insurgency in the North-East.
Lawan made the call in Abuja during the 243rd independence anniversary of the USA organised by the U.S Embassy in Abuja.
Lawan said that there were several areas for both countries to build on their collaborations and partnerships, adding that Nigerians should learn from the successes of the United States post 243 years of independence.
He urged Nigerians to learn to live together in spite of their differences, ethnicity and religion just like the U.S.
The President of the Senate noted that Nigeria is a great country with all the potentials to be among the greatest in the world, stating that the diversity of the country is supposed to be the nation’s source of strength.
Also speaking, representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba Moro called for strengthened partnership between both countries in all aspects of nation building.
