LETTER TO PRESIDENT BUSH FROM NIGERIAN PRESIDENT

UNCLAS ABUJA 001459 SIPDIS DEPT FOR AF/EX E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PGOV NI SUBJECT: LETTER TO PRESIDENT BUSH FROM NIGERIAN PRESIDENT OBASANJO ¶1. Following is the text of a letter dated august 16, 2004 from President Olusegun Obasanjo of the Federal Republic of Nigeria To U.S. President George W. Bush. Begin Text: August 16, 2004 PRES/15 His Excellency, Mr. George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, Washington D.C. U.S.A. Dear President I write to acknowledge receipt of your letter of August 6, 2004 congratulating me and my Economic Advisers on the progress being made to implement economic sector reforms in Nigeria, including the recent decision to foster a partnership with the G8 countries which is specifically aimed at combating corruption and enhancing transparency in governance. I also warmly appreciate the pledge to avail us of the cooperation of your economic officials in formulating a Technical Action Plan that would assist the country in future negotiations with the G8 on critical matters essential to Nigeria's economic development. On my part, I wish to assure you of my unflinching commitment to ongoing efforts to steer the affairs of the country on the path of sustainable growth and development, in collaboration with the United States and other development partners. I am certain that, with your support, Nigeria will overcome its present economic challenges and achieve the desired objective of a brighter and more prosperous country that is our mutual wish and desire. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest esteem. Yours sincerely /s/ Olusegun Obasanjo End Text. ¶2. Signed original will be sent to Nigerian Desk Officer for forwarding to President Bush. CAMPBELL