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BBC Nigerian Elections: Goodluck Jonathan Vs Muhammadu Buhari II by Calculia: 10:26am On Feb 07, 2015 |
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-31111572 Where they stand on key election issues? While the personalities of the two main candidates have been at the forefront of this election campaign, certain key issues - namely insecurity, elite corruption among high-profile politicians and business leaders and the state of the economy - have become increasingly important to voters. Profile: Goodluck Jonathan Profile: Muhammadu Buhari Goodluck Jonathan Muhammadu Buhari Goodluck Jonathan Muhammadu Burhari Security Promises to do "everything humanly possible" to combat Boko Haram. Seeks greater regional and international cooperation to tackle the insurgency, terrorism, piracy and organised crime. Says the government has been ineffective and lacks the willpower to fight Boko Haram. Pledges to end the insurgency within months if elected. Economy Says he will continue with his economic blueprint known as the "2011-2015 Transformation agenda". Views economic diversification as a key step towards addressing the fall in global oil prices. Says government's economic policies have worsened the lives of Nigerians. Promises to pick "competent hands" to run the economy. Pledges to tackle poverty by closing the wealth gap through shared economic growth. Corruption Says "we are fighting corruption. It is not by publicly jailing people. Yes, we believe in suppressing corruption, but our emphasis is in prevention." Says one of his key priorities is to wipe out corruption. "If Nigeria doesn't kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria". Employment Promises to create 2 million jobs each year. Launched YouWIN scheme for young entrepreneurs and Sure-P initiative aimed at helping graduates find jobs. Promises to create 20,000 jobs per state, totalling 720,000. Pledges support for the agricultural sector and soft loans for small manufacturers to boost job creation. Infrastructure Credits his administration with reviving the railway system and improving road infrastructure. Pledges to complete stalled road projects and improve infrastructural development nationwide, especially in the north-east. Energy Says government's privatization of the power generation and distribution companies will ensure regular power supplies in the future. Favours exploration of non-oil sector. Says economic diversification key to addressing falling global oil prices.
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Re: BBC Nigerian Elections: Goodluck Jonathan Vs Muhammadu Buhari II by Calculia: 10:33am On Feb 07, 2015 |
Now who is making sense and whose words are vexatious and frivolous. U be the judge. Buhari is not an option. Nigerians vote wisely. |
Re: BBC Nigerian Elections: Goodluck Jonathan Vs Muhammadu Buhari II by centmichael101(m): 10:48am On Feb 07, 2015 |
GEJ till 2019 |
Re: BBC Nigerian Elections: Goodluck Jonathan Vs Muhammadu Buhari II by kestolove95(m): 10:59am On Feb 07, 2015 |
Why is gej affraid of election? |
Re: BBC Nigerian Elections: Goodluck Jonathan Vs Muhammadu Buhari II by B69U: 11:00am On Feb 07, 2015 |
Very straight forward. This is why BBC stays ahead of the rest of them. No sentiment but pure fact. Buhari should leave Nigeria to move forward. GEJ all the way. |
Re: BBC Nigerian Elections: Goodluck Jonathan Vs Muhammadu Buhari II by waternogeteneny: 11:40am On Feb 07, 2015 |
It is GEJ for me and my family. GEJ till Buhari finish Almajiri School. Still on it, Buhari show us ur certificate. |
Re: BBC Nigerian Elections: Goodluck Jonathan Vs Muhammadu Buhari II by aishamohammed20: 12:31pm On Feb 07, 2015 |
What strategy are they going to use to do all these? Where they stand on key election issues? While the personalities of the two main candidates have been at the forefront of this election campaign, certain key issues - namely insecurity, elite corruption among high-profile politicians and business leaders and the state of the economy - have become increasingly important to voters. Profile: Goodluck Jonathan Profile: Muhammadu Buhari Goodluck Jonathan Muhammadu Buhari Goodluck Jonathan Muhammadu Burhari Security Promises to do "everything humanly possible" to combat Boko Haram. Seeks greater regional and international cooperation to tackle the insurgency, terrorism, piracy and organised crime. Says the government has been ineffective and lacks the willpower to fight Boko Haram. Pledges to end the insurgency within months if elected. Economy Says he will continue with his economic blueprint known as the "2011-2015 Transformation agenda". Views economic diversification as a key step towards addressing the fall in global oil prices. Says government's economic policies have worsened the lives of Nigerians. Promises to pick "competent hands" to run the economy. Pledges to tackle poverty by closing the wealth gap through shared economic growth. Corruption Says "we are fighting corruption. It is not by publicly jailing people. Yes, we believe in suppressing corruption, but our emphasis is in prevention." Says one of his key priorities is to wipe out corruption. "If Nigeria doesn't kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria". Employment Promises to create 2 million jobs each year. Launched YouWIN scheme for young entrepreneurs and Sure-P initiative aimed at helping graduates find jobs. Promises to create 20,000 jobs per state, totalling 720,000. Pledges support for the agricultural sector and soft loans for small manufacturers to boost job creation. Infrastructure Credits his administration with reviving the railway system and improving road infrastructure. Pledges to complete stalled road projects and improve infrastructural development nationwide, especially in the north-east. Energy Says government's privatization of the power generation and distribution companies will ensure regular power supplies in the future. Favours exploration of non-oil sector. Says economic diversification key to addressing falling global oil prices.[/quote] |
Re: BBC Nigerian Elections: Goodluck Jonathan Vs Muhammadu Buhari II by aishamohammed20: 12:33pm On Feb 07, 2015 |
What strategy are they going to use to achieve all these? Calculia: |
Re: BBC Nigerian Elections: Goodluck Jonathan Vs Muhammadu Buhari II by B69U: 12:40pm On Feb 07, 2015 |
aishamohammed20: Dont know about Buhari but GEJ has gone more than 65% into all wat he plans to do and needs to finish. This is not time to chnage to an uncertain leader. GEJ we know. |
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