In a statement made in Ibadan by the U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington said that the United States of America loves Nigeria and as such will continue to work tirelessly for the unity of Nigeria.
The United States Ambassador who was received by the Oyo state Governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi on a working visit expressed joy and hand of friendship narrating how Nigeria is loved all over the world most especially in America.
His words:
"This visit is not just a courtesy call, it is in continuation of Americas vision and mission.
"We are looking forward to working with your state to set up a new pace of development. We are happy to be here and i'm telling you Nigeria as a country is loved Americans and even in the world for the sake of the unity the country upholds.
"The US recognizes the strategic importance of Nigeria in Africa, we will continue to work towards the promoting of the unity of Nigeria because that is were the strength of the country lies.
"The US loves Nigeria because of its unity".
Reacting to the US Ambassador's words the governor, senator. Abiola Ajimobi thanked the Ambassador and the United States of Americas government for its support on Nigeria's Unity.
He said:
"Oyo state is unarguably one of the safety states in Nigeria and a virile ground for homegrown and foreign investment. We have established the technical university, Ibadan to drive technological resolution and breed technical skill acquisition.
"There is urgent need for exchange programme for our students who will go to the US to acquire raw technical knowledge while we will welcome lecturers and resource persons from American ivory tower to our own institutions to integrate our goals at reaching the height we envisioned.
"We want more foreign partners to support our industrialization drive as we have established an indutral park as well as free trade zone, which would be the hub of commerce and source of employment generation for our teeming youths".
He said.
