US Committed to Economic Growth, Prosperity of Nigeria, Says Envoy

Okon Bassey in Uyo

The Consul General of the United States to Nigeria, Mr. Will Stevens, has said his country is committed to the economic growth and prosperity of Nigeria and her sub-nationals, just as he commended the government of Akwa Ibom State for its efforts in handling the scourge of COVID-19, HIV/AIDS and climate change issues in the state.

Stevens made the assertion during a courtesy call on Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Umo Eno at the Government House, Uyo, the state capital, yesterday.
 Stevens, who pointed out that Africa would define the future of the world, lauded the governor on the developmental strides currently ongoing in the state.

The US envoy congratulated the governor for emerging victorious at the March 18, 2023, gubernatorial poll, which he described as free, fair, and credible.
He described Akwa Ibom people as inherently happy, reiterating the call for robust partnership as earlier made by the US Secretary of State, Tony Blinken during his visit to Nigeria last week.

He equally commended the state government for the incredible work done to combat the scourge of COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS, as well as issues around climate change and the extractive industry.

Welcoming the Consul-General, Eno thanked him for finding time to visit the state.
Eno reiterated his government’s readiness to collaborate further with American investors in the areas of oil and gas, blue economy, agriculture, and tourism.
He conducted the Consul General on an inspection of the Model Primary School at the Christ the King School, which is due for inauguration at the end of this month.

The Consul General commended the governor for his vision in education as well as other developmental strides he has recorded since his inauguration eight months ago.