Kim in the message said that over the past half a century since the independence, the hard-working and brave Nigerian people have made great progress in the efforts to achieve the independent development of the country and create a new life, overcoming manifold trials.

Expressing belief that the good relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries would continue to develop on good terms, Kim sincerely wished the President and people of Nigeria fresh successes in their efforts to consolidate the national unity and build developed Nigeria.