Statement by the President: Nigeria

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THE WHITE HOUSE



Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release                                              January 11,
1999


STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

 I congratulate the people of Nigeria for the strong turnout and orderly
conduct of the January 9th elections for State governors and assemblies.
Although results from these elections have not yet been released, Nigeria
should be proud of its achievements to date in conducting transparent and
inclusive elections that are building the foundation for a successful return to
democratic, civilian government.  I am pleased that the United States is
providing $5 million to support this effort.

 These elections represent a critical step in NigeriaD,s transformation.  Since
June, General Abubakar, his government and the people of Nigeria have engaged
in a sustained and serious effort to rectify the abuses of the past: political
prisoners have been freed, onerous restrictions on labor unions have been
lifted, the empty positions on NigeriaD,s Supreme Court have been filled, and a
transparent "Budget of Realism" has been announced by the government.  I and
the people of the United States look forward to continuing to work with Nigeria
to ensure that these political and economic reform efforts continue. And I
hope that some day soon, Nigeria will be able to resume its place as a
democratic leader in Africa.

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Statement by the President: Nigeria

7:20 PM 11 Jan 1999
from: Jason H.
to: SULLIVAN_M, GRAY_W, RUNDLET_P, HEMMIG_M, US, WOZNIAK_N, BUDIG_N, RILEY_R, WEINER_R, SUNTUM_M, JOHNSON_WC, BARBUSCHAK_K, GRIBBEN_J, NAPLAN_S, INFOMGT, Amy, Andrew J., Anne M., Ashley L., Barbara D. Woolley, Barry J. Toiv, Beverly J. Barnes, Brenda M. Anders, Brian D., Brian S., Bridget T., Brooks E., Carmen B., Caroline R., Carolyn T., Carrie A., Catherine T., chandler g. spaulding, Charles H., Charles M. Brain, Cheryl D. Mills, Cheryl M., Christa T. Robinson, Christine A., Christopher, Craig, Cynthia M., Dag vega, Daniel W., Dario J., David E., David R., David S., David Y., Deborah B., Debra S., Delia A., Diane, Dorian V. Weaver, Dorinda A., Douglas B., Douglas J., Douglas R., Edward F., Edwin R. Thomas, Elena Kagan, Eli G., Eli P., Elisa, Elisabeth, Elizabeth R., Elliot J., Emory L., Evan, Fred, Gino J. Del, Glen M., Gregory B., G. Timothy Saunders, Heather M., Ilia v. velez, Jackson T., Jake, janelle e. erickson, Jason H., Jeannetta P., Jeffrey, Jeffrey A. Farkas, Jeffrey M., Jena V., Jennifer, Jessica L., Jocelyn A., Jodi R., Jonathan, Jonathan A. Kaplan, Jonathan E., Jonathan M., Jon P., Jordan, Joseph C., Joshua S., Judithanne V., Julia M., Julianne B., Julie B., Julie E., June, Karen, Katharine, Kelley L., Kevin S., Kim B., Kyle M., Lana, Laura D., Laura S. Marcus, Leanne A. Shimabukuro, Linda, Lisa J., Lori E., Lynn G. Cutler, Maritza, Mark D., Marsha, Marty J., Matt, Matthew J., Matthew W., Maureen A., Maureen T., Maya, McGavock D. Reed, Megan C., Meg Lynn, Melissa M., Michael V., Michael Waldman, Minyon Moore, Nanda, Neal, Neera, Nicole R. Rabner, Orson C., Patrick E., Peter A., Phillip, Rajiv Y., Reuben L. Musgrave, Richard, Robert B., Robin, Robin J., Roger V., Ruby, Samuel O., Sarah E., Sarah S., Sara M., Sean P., Sherman A., Sheyda, Simeona F., Skye S., Sondra L. Seba, Stacie, Tania I., Thomas D., Thomas M., Timothy L., Toby C., Todd, Tracy F., Victoria A., Victoria L., Virginia, Virginia N., Walker F., William C., William W., Woyneab M. 
      Message Creation Date was at 11-JAN-1999 19:10:00

THE WHITE HOUSE



    Office of the Press Secretary

    For Immediate Release                                               January
    11,
    1999


    STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

     I congratulate the people of Nigeria for the strong turnout and orderly
    conduct of the January 9th elections for State governors and assemblies.
    Although results from these elections have not yet been released, Nigeria
    should be proud of its achievements to date in conducting transparent and
    inclusive elections that are building the foundation for a successful
    return to
    democratic, civilian government.  I am pleased that the United States is
    providing $5 million to support this effort.

     These elections represent a critical step in NigeriaO!,s transformation.
    Since
    June, General Abubakar, his government and the people o'f Nigeria have
    engaged
    in a sustained and serious effort to rectify the abuses of the past:
    political
    prisoners have been freed, onerous restrictions on labor unions have been
    lifted, the empty positions on NigeriaO!,s Supreme Court have been filled,
    and a
    transparent "Budget of Realism" has been announced by the government.   I
    and
    the people of the United States look forward to continuing to work with
    Nigeria
    to ensure that these political and economic reform efforts continue.   And I
    hope that some day soon, Nigeria will be able to resume its place as a
    democratic' leader in Africa.

    30-30-30
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