Date Published: 05/10/10

Nigeria will be a great nation -Goodluck

Goodluck Jonathan

Jonathan on Sunday said he would do all he could to ensure Nigeria emerged a great nation

The President made the promise at separate receptions for delegations from Niger and Kano states, which were led by their governors on condolence and solidarity visits to the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The President was joined by Senate President, David Mark, to receive both delegations, which included senior government officials and traditional rulers from both states.

Jonathan said his administration would do its best to move the country forward, despite the challenges confronting the nation. He also prayed for divine guidance to steer the ship of state on the right path.

He said, “We will do our best to bring honour and glory to this country. Personally, I am committed to the good of this country, and will put in my best to move the country forward.”

Jonathan said the late former President Umaru Yar’Adua meant well for Nigeria. He noted that the late president had great dreams for the nation, and expressed regrets that he was unable to finish his assignment because of health challenges and his eventual demise.

He said, “Our beloved and departed president meant well for this country. Unfortunately, God, who knows all, didn’t allow him to finish his assignment. God who gave him the vision for this country and has now taken him knows best.

“We pray that God who called him away will grant those of us he left behind divine wisdom to go on with the assignment and lead this country on the right path to progress.”

The President thanked the delegations for coming to condole with the Federal Government, saying it showed that they were “committed to the growth and unity of this country, which is paramount.”

In his remarks, Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu said the delegation came to condole with President Jonathan on the death of his predecessor, and to congratulate him on his assumption of office as the President and Commander-in-Chief.