PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that his administration
would not compromise the restoration of peace and security in all parts of
the country.
Dr Jonathan, accompanied by the Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel
Uduaghan and other prominent Nigerians, gave the assurance during a
courtesy visit on the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi (Prof.) Chike Edozien at
his palace in Asaba, Delta State.
According to the President, his administration has always done what was
best for Nigeria, asserting: “I want to re-assure you that as a party, we
will do our best to bring peace and security to the country, and
fast-track economic development in all parts of the country.”
He disclosed that he is seeking re-election because of his commitment
towards re-positioning the country positively amongst the comity of
nations as well as do more for the country.
The President stated that on assumption of office, it was discovered that
of the thirty six states of the country, twelve states had no Federal
University which his administration has corrected within the past four
years, adding: “We have tarred over twenty-five thousand kilometres of the
thirty six thousand kilometres (36, 000 km) Federal Roads and we promise
to complete the remaining ones and open up more arterial roads when
re-elected.”
While disclosing that over 90 per cent of narrow gauge rails have been
completed throughout the country, President Jonathan re-iterated: “The
implementation of the Nigerian content law in the oil industry has
improved the participation of Nigerians in the industry and the
implementation of our cabotage law with Nigerians now owning ships and
more Nigerians have been employed in the shipping industry.”
“We also saw the need to establish Maritime University for high-powered
man-power development in the Maritime Sector; we are moving the country
forward.”
“We are not resting on our oars in concluding the privatisation of the
power sector as we believe that to improve the small and medium enterprise
sector, power is very important. We believe that by next year, we would
have concluded 100 per cent privatization of the power sector, it will
take a life of its own with epileptic power supply becoming a thing of the
past,” he added,
The President thanked the Asagba of Asaba and other royal fathers for
their support for his administration assuring that he would not disappoint
them.
Earlier, the Governor of Delta State, Dr Uduaghan said President Goodluck
Jonathan was delivering on his promises to Nigerians, noting that Delta
State was a great beneficiary of the restructuring of the power sector by
President Jonathan’s administration.
He said that the President was in Delta State a few weeks ago for the
Presidential Campaign rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and as a
man who loves Deltans, he was in the state for another official ceremony.
The Asagba of Asaba, Obi Chike Edozien who prayed for the President,
observed that President Jonathan deserves re-election to enable him in
particular, implement the recommendations of the report of the National
Conference which “he was bold to constitute.”
“We are delighted with the good work you are doing, we appreciate you and
wish you the best,” the Asagba said.