Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain has conveyed her best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Nigeria on the occasion of the country's centenary celebrations.
"On the occasion of the Republic of Nigeria celebrating 100 years since the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria, I send the people of Nigeria my warmest congratulations.Her message was delivered to President Jonathan on Wednesday by UK Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, who arrived to Nigeria with a four-day visit.
"I have fond memories of my first visit to Nigeria in 1956 and again in 2003 as Head of the Commonwealth.
"The links between our two countries have deepened over the past 100 years and I hope they will continue to do so.
"I would like to convey my best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Nigeria," the British queen wrote.
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