*Says Jonathan Deserves Commendation*.
The United of America has congratulated Nigerians over the peaceful conduct
of the recent general elections. The US government said President Goodluck
Jonathan deserves commendation for not only setting up a dependable
electoral mechanism that promoted credible and acceptable elections
throughout the country but offered to concede defeat to the opposition
party candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, for democracy and peace to
thrive in the country. Speaking during the Akwa Ibom State Association of
Nigeria, USA INC. (AKISAN) Convention in Houston Texas, a Member of
the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas’s 18th Congressional District, Mrs. Sheila Jackson-Lee said
Nigeri steps towards enshrining democracy was undoubtedly, exemplary.
œThe whole world agrees that though there are growing concerns about
Nigeria being portrayed in the negative light due to the actions and
inaction of a few selfish individuals, Nigeria has proven to the world that
it is leading by example, promoting peace and tolerance in Africa. The
United States of America is very proud to see the democratic progress in
Nigeria under the leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan. The recent
election was adjudged by President Barack Obama and other world leaders as
fair, peaceful and credible. Mrs. Jackson-Lee asserts.
The Congress woman urged Nigeria to continue to lead by example even as she
described Nigerians as peace-loving people and urge the coming leader,
General Muhammadu Buhari to promote education, establish good health
facilities for the country and tackle the terrorist activities by Boko
Haram. She said the kidnapping of over 200 girls and by the terrorist group
was a stigma to human conscience and urge Nigeria leaders to do everything
to ensure the release of the girls.
Ms. Jackson-Lee used the occasion to praise President of United States of
America Mr. Barack Obama for ensuring freedom, equality and justice for
all Americans and the immigrants living the United States, urging Nigeria
and America to work together to promote justice and freedom.
One of the high points of the occasion was the award of certificate of
recognition given to the Akwa Ibom People of Nigeria under the umbrella of
AKISAN by the United States House of Representatives.
