Queen Elizabeth II of England has congratulated Nigeria on its 60th Independence Day anniversary which will be celebrated on October 1, 2020.

In a message conveyed through the British High Commission in Nigeria, the Queen said that she believes that the bond between Nigeria and the United Kingdom “will flourish into the future.”

According to the message, “It gives me great pleasure to offer my warmest congratulations on the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence, together with my best wishes for your country’s continued happiness and prosperity.

“The United Kingdom and Nigeria benefit from strong and enduring ties as Commonwealth partners through shared history and most importantly, our people. These are bonds that I hope and believe will flourish long into the future.”