Biafra: Nigeria will defeat separatist agitations, says US

Amid growing calls for secession, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria , Stuart Symington , says Nigerians who preach unity will overcome those calling for secession.
Symington said this in a speech at an event held in commemoration of the 241st anniversary of American independence in Abuja on Thursday .
The US envoy said his country and Nigeria shared many similarities , most notably , diversity .
He said the first American President , George Washington, had warned that those who seek to weaken a country would always seek to start by causing disunity .
Symington said , just like America , Nigeria would remain a united country because of its determined people and leaders .
He said , “ Every time we have been challenged , we overcame danger because we had visionary leaders committed to union and citizens committed to ensuring justice for all.
“ Today, Nigeria is fortunate to have such leaders and citizens. Together , they are dedicated to keeping Nigeria united and just and to ensuring every Nigerian is heard and taken into account and treated fairly .
“ Together , those Nigerians will overpower any call to divide this nation.