President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said he
could not rule out the possibility of committing
errors while administering the affairs of the
country.
He admitted that while leading the country, there
are possibilities of “faults and failures.”
Jonathan spoke at the second edition of an
interdenominational church service with the theme
“A day with Jesus for Nigeria in Israel” held in
Israel as part of his two-day pilgrimage to
Jerusalem. The event which was aired live was
monitored on the Nigeria Television Authority.
The errors notwithstanding, Jonathan said he was
sure that God would not allow him to take a
decision or steps that would be against the
interest of the country.
“For me, and I believe for the governors that are
here with me, we are mere mortals. As mere
mortals, we are not insulated from errors. There
may be faults or failures. But one thing I know is
that God will not allow me to do anything that will
not be in the best interest of our country,” he told
the congregation that included state governors,
ministers, clerics and Nigerian pilgrims.
The President said despite the many challenges
facing the country under his watch, he saw a new
Nigeria emerging.
He said he saw a new Nigeria that all its citizens
would be living in peace and unity and children
yet unborn would be proud of.
Jonathan said, “I see a new Nigeria emerging; a
Nigeria that our children will be proud of; a
Nigeria that things will work; a Nigeria that we
will have good education system; a Nigeria that
we will have a good health system.
“I see a new Nigeria that we will have food
security; a Nigeria that we will have houses for
our people; a Nigeria that we will have good
infrastructure for our movement. Above all, a
Nigeria that we will live in peace and unity.
“Of course, we know that this is a period of
challenges. Even as if we are saying this, it looks
like a mirage to people because we know the
challenges we have.
“But it does not take a lifetime to solve a
problem. With prayers and unity, we shall
overcome all our challenges.”
While identifying the Boko Haram as one of the
greatest problems of his administration, he made
a case for collective efforts to tackle the nation’s
unique challenges.
He also listed kidnappings in the South, poor
governance and corruption as some of the
nation’s vices.
The President however said that with citizens’
commitment and prayers, the nation would
overcome.
Quoting from Lamentation 3:37, Jonathan
declared, “Who is he that speaks against Nigeria
and comes to pass when the Lord has not
commanded it?” amidst a loud ovation from the
congregation.
He asked the pilgrims to pray for unity, peace and
security as well as against what he called counter
forces that could hinder his administration’s
transformation agenda.
Jonathan said, “With unity, we can do anything.
The country was so united when we encountered
Ebola. With God on our side, we were able to
conquer Ebola Virus.
“That singular act had brought Nigeria to the
limelight, even when CNN(Cable News Network)
talks about Ebola, it make reference to Nigeria.
That is what unity can do. With unity and prayer,
we will get to where we want our country to go.
“My request is that you should stand by the
government. When you stand by the government
just like you stood by us during the Ebola era, we
will surely overcome our challenges,” he said.
The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church
Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, preached the
sermon at the service that featured special
prayers for the President, his family, other leaders
and the country.
Other Nigerian pilgrims joined the President and
its entourage for the service.
The President had earlier in the day had a bilateral
talk with the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin
Netanyahu, in Jerusalem.
Jonathan is expected back in the country on
Monday (today).
The other clergymen present at the service were
the Primate Church of Nigeria (Anglican
Communion), Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh; and
President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor
Ayo Oritsejafor.
Governors Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom); Gabriel
Suswam (Benue); Willie Obiano (Anambra); Jonah
Jang (Plateau) and their wives joined members of
the Federal Executive Council like the Minister of
State for FCT, Olajumoke Akinjide; Minister of
Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo; and Minister of Water
Resources, Mrs Sarah Ochekpe at the service.
www.punchng.com/news/my-govt-not-free-from-mistakes-says-jonathan/

OKDnigeria:
President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said he
could not rule out the possibility of committing
errors while administering the affairs of the
country.
He admitted that while leading the country, there
are possibilities of “faults and failures.”
Jonathan spoke at the second edition of an
interdenominational church service with the theme
“A day with Jesus for Nigeria in Israel” held in
Israel as part of his two-day pilgrimage to
Jerusalem. The event which was aired live was
monitored on the Nigeria Television Authority.
The errors notwithstanding, Jonathan said he was
sure that God would not allow him to take a
decision or steps that would be against the
interest of the country.
“For me, and I believe for the governors that are
here with me, we are mere mortals. As mere
mortals, we are not insulated from errors. There
may be faults or failures. But one thing I know is
that God will not allow me to do anything that will
not be in the best interest of our country,” he told
the congregation that included state governors,
ministers, clerics and Nigerian pilgrims.
The President said despite the many challenges
facing the country under his watch, he saw a new
Nigeria emerging.
He said he saw a new Nigeria that all its citizens
would be living in peace and unity and children
yet unborn would be proud of.
Jonathan said, “I see a new Nigeria emerging; a
Nigeria that our children will be proud of; a
Nigeria that things will work; a Nigeria that we
will have good education system; a Nigeria that
we will have a good health system.
“I see a new Nigeria that we will have food
security; a Nigeria that we will have houses for
our people; a Nigeria that we will have good
infrastructure for our movement. Above all, a
Nigeria that we will live in peace and unity.
“Of course, we know that this is a period of
challenges. Even as if we are saying this, it looks
like a mirage to people because we know the
challenges we have.
“But it does not take a lifetime to solve a
problem. With prayers and unity, we shall
overcome all our challenges.”
While identifying the Boko Haram as one of the
greatest problems of his administration, he made
a case for collective efforts to tackle the nation’s
unique challenges.
He also listed kidnappings in the South, poor
governance and corruption as some of the
nation’s vices.
The President however said that with citizens’
commitment and prayers, the nation would
overcome.
Quoting from Lamentation 3:37, Jonathan
declared, “Who is he that speaks against Nigeria
and comes to pass when the Lord has not
commanded it?” amidst a loud ovation from the
congregation.
He asked the pilgrims to pray for unity, peace and
security as well as against what he called counter
forces that could hinder his administration’s
transformation agenda.
Jonathan said, “With unity, we can do anything.
The country was so united when we encountered
Ebola. With God on our side, we were able to
conquer Ebola Virus.
“That singular act had brought Nigeria to the
limelight, even when CNN(Cable News Network)
talks about Ebola, it make reference to Nigeria.
That is what unity can do. With unity and prayer,
we will get to where we want our country to go.
“My request is that you should stand by the
government. When you stand by the government
just like you stood by us during the Ebola era, we
will surely overcome our challenges,” he said.
The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church
Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, preached the
sermon at the service that featured special
prayers for the President, his family, other leaders
and the country.
Other Nigerian pilgrims joined the President and
its entourage for the service.
The President had earlier in the day had a bilateral
talk with the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin
Netanyahu, in Jerusalem.
Jonathan is expected back in the country on
Monday (today).
The other clergymen present at the service were
the Primate Church of Nigeria (Anglican
Communion), Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh; and
President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor
Ayo Oritsejafor.
Governors Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom); Gabriel
Suswam (Benue); Willie Obiano (Anambra); Jonah
Jang (Plateau) and their wives joined members of
the Federal Executive Council like the Minister of
State for FCT, Olajumoke Akinjide; Minister of
Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo; and Minister of Water
Resources, Mrs Sarah Ochekpe at the service.
www.punchng.com/news/my-govt-not-free-from-mistakes-says-jonathan/

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We know...its the worst

May the good God bless this country Nigeria. What a wonderful session in God's presence.

OGA GEJ, no govt in this world is free from fault. But ur own too much. Many Nigerians as well as myself don't see u as a serious person. OGA GEJ, ur case as a president reminds me of a father that sent his son to university to study only for the boy to waste his time and his father's scarce resources without achieving anything after 4yrs in the university.