PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan gave kudos, yesterday, to Nigerian youths for their role in and contribution to national growth,and described the current democracy as a gift from them.
"There is an unchallengeable power of good in the Nigerian youth",he said in a keynote address, entitled Nigerian Youths: A Call to Possibilities" at the 26th Convocation of the University of Port Harcourt.
He was a pioneer student of the institution where he went on to add a masters and doctorate degrees. President Jonathan stated that in his determination to set a new developmental agenda and the conduct of free and fair election for the country he would commit himself to work with all Nigerians, especially the youths to bring the sad days of electoral malfeasance to an end.
To this end, Jonathanpromised to relate more often with the youths with a view to sharing ideas with them on socio-economic and political values best for Nigeria, saying that "as part of my contribution to this debate I will set up a facebook account that will focus primarily on the exchange of ideas".
Expressing joy at "the brilliance, innovation, patriotism, sacrifice and the passion for excellence that the youths of Nigeria have demonstrated time and again", the president said: "with over 70 per cent of our population below the age 35 we are a strong and sturdy community determined to defend our collective interest"
He said as he settled down to the duties of office, "I will be depending on the ideas, energy and cooperation of all Nigerians to bring our dreams to reality"; insisting that "there can never be a better time for national transformation than now".
Related stories:
Video report - Goodluck Jonathan takes over from Yar'Adua
Acting President Goodluck Jonathan dissolves cabinet
Goodluck Jonathan pledges to resolve power crises
src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">
Congrats Mr. President. May you live longer. Mr. P. Many youths in Nigeria are skilled in various fields of endeavors, sadly lack of Power is rendering them jobles. I operate a small biz centre. If we have steady power supply, i can extend my business as well as employ workers and pay them well. Mr. President sir, if the issue of power is pragmatically handled, joblesness will dramatically reduce.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to President Goodluck Jonathan! I am impressed with his zeal and commitment to ensure a credible, free and fair 2011 elections in Nigeria amongst others. I cherish his humility and wisdom at handling sensitive matters before he was even sworn in as president. May God help him and his able team to move Nigeria forward. Good to have him on facebook, I'm already a fan.
ReplyDeleteMr President,
ReplyDeleteWe the youth of Kpanche Youth Progressive Union in Bassa LGA, Kogi State, thanks you for giving us hope that democracy in Nigeria is still the best to embrace. We also see the zeal in you to ensure productivity and your concern for people.
Mr President Sir, we the people of Bassa LGA have been and still in pain that since year 1999 till date we are yet to reap any dividend of democracy because those at the helm of LGA affairs have not initiated any project not to talk of implementation. Presently the people of Bassa LGA are undergoing through the followings.
1. Non payment of staff salaries for over 5months.
2. All the network roads to our villages are not motorable.
3. LGA Secretariat still remain as it was built since the creation of the local government in 1976.
4. No electricity light since the creation of the local government in 1976.
We are members of PDP family and you can send any body to verify the problems highlighted above to prove me wrong.
Yours Truely,
Gwatana, Jasa Jobson.
Mr. President,
ReplyDeleteWe the youth of Kpanche Youth Progressive Union in Bassa LGA, Kogi State, thanks you for giving us hope that democracy in Nigeria is still the best to embrace. We also see the zeal in you to ensure productivity and your concern for people.
Mr President Sir, we the people of Bassa LGA have been and still in pain that since year 1999 till date we are yet to reap any dividend of democracy because those at the helm of LGA affairs have not initiated any project not to talk of implementation. Presently the people of Bassa LGA are undergoing through the followings.
1. Non-payment of staff salaries for over 5months.
2. All the network roads to our villages are not motorable.
3. LGA Secretariat still remained as it was built since the creation of the local government in 1976.
4. No electricity light since the creation of the local government in 1976.
We are members of PDP family and you can send any body to verify the problems highlighted above to prove me wrong.
Yours Truly,
Gwatana, Jasa Jobson.