President Goodluck Jonathan has described
himself as one of the luckiest Nigerians alive,
saying having held principal positions in
government since 1999, he has had enough.
Speaking on Sunday when residents of the
federal capital territory (FCT), led by Namadi
Sambo, the outgoing vice-president, visited him
at the presidential villa in commemoration of
Easter, Jonathan expressed appreciation to
Nigerians for giving him the opportunity to
serve.
“I am one of the luckiest Nigerians. I am yet to
see somebody luckier than me,” he said.
“From 1999, I was in the hands of government
for 16 years. Not just in government as a
parliamentarian because if you are a senator or
house of representatives member, you take
care of yourself, you live in your own house.
“I was in a cage, being taken care of by the
government for 16 good years. I think it is
enough and I am happy; help me to thank God
for that and I will continue to thank Nigerians
for giving me that privilege. Wherever I will be, I
will remain grateful to this great country.”
Jonathan urged Nigerians to make sacrifices
that would help in transforming the country for
the better.
“I always believe we should ask, ‘What sacrifice
are you making’? It is not about supporting
Jonathan or government, now Buhari is coming
on board. It is not about supporting Burhari or
government, but what sacrifice as individual are
you willing to make for government and for the
nation?” he asked.
“If you are a businessman and you say you are
supporting government but you don’t pay tax,
how do you expect that government to survive?
“Whenever I travel to different countries and
see things work, those things didn’t fall down
as manner; people made sacrifice, therefore in
Nigeria, people must also be ready to make the
required sacrifice.
“Nation-building depends on the sacrifice of
individuals and the patriotism of the citizens.
These are two key elements, we must be ready
to sacrifice for our nation.”
Responding, Sambo said Jonathan had
contributed his own quota to the development
of the country, adding that his name would be
written in gold for conceding defeat after losing
the election.
“With the contributions and actions you took,
your name will be written in gold not only in
Nigeria, but in Africa and world,” he said.
“I’m forever loyal. We are a member of one
family and will remain one family.”


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@President Goodluck Jonathan, For Your Mind


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GEJ my HERO! FAYOSE my role MODEL!!

You own my respect. There can be no bad leader without bad advisers. Sir, in a few days to come, you will realize that you were surrounded by sycophants, who were only deceiving you for their selfish interests.