Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain has written to congratulate President
\nGoodluck Ebele Jonathan, the Federal Government and people of Nigeria on
\nthe occasion of Nigeria\u2019s centenary celebrations.<\/p>\n
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In a written message delivered to President Jonathan late yesterday by
\nBritain\u2019s Minister for Africa, Mr. Mark Simmonds, Queen Elizabeth II
\nconveyed her best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the people of
\nNigeria.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cOn the occasion of the Republic of Nigeria celebrating 100 years since
\nthe amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria, I send the people of
\nNigeria my warmest congratulations.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cI have fond memories of my first visit to Nigeria in 1956 and again in
\n2003 as Head of the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cThe links between our two countries have deepened over the past 100 years
\nand I hope they will continue to do so.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to convey my best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of
\nthe people of Nigeria,\u201d the British monarch wrote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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