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Clinton praises elections, reform efforts

    NAIROBI

    US President Bill Clinton yesterday praised Nigeria for the “strong turnout and orderly conduct” of Saturday’s state-level elections. In a White House statement, Clinton said the elections were “building the foundation for a successful return to democratic, civilian government.” Clinton also cited the release of political prisoners, the lifting of restrictions on labour unions and the filling of positions on Nigeria’s Supreme Court as steps in the country’s political and economic reform efforts. The US is providing US $5 million to support the effort, the statement added.

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