Abuja — The Federal Government has sought continued support from the United States as it aspires to strengthen the country's young democracy and to build the country economically and infrastructural.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Odein Ajumogobia, speaking at the farewell ceremony for outgoing US Ambassador to Nigeria, Robin Renee Sanders in Abuja last night, expressed hope that Sanders would be an Ambassador for Nigeria in her new assignment.

The Minister pointed out that there are good 'things' in Nigeria adding that the country was working assiduously towards fixing the 'ones that are not good enough'. He particularly expressed appreciation for US supports in times where it seemed that Nigeria's budding democracy would be truncated.

The outgoing envoy, Sanders, in her farewell address, said her country was unwavering in its encouragement for Nigeria's upliftment of democratic ideals especially between November 2009, and March 2010.

She however pointed out that FG's promise of credible elections should be transformed to reality so that Nigeria can enjoy true democracy.

"I have had the opportunity to interact with the new Chairman of INEC, and I wish him all the best. He has a tough task ahead of him but he really has a good vision for where he wants to go and what he wants to do. He is new and we have to support him because the election future rests on his ability to execute and we all have to be 100% behind him.

"Remember democracies are messy as they are about a clash of ideas, they are not about violence, they are not about corruption, but they are about transparent and credible elections."