Former president, Goodluck Jonathan yesterday touched on some of the legacies of his administration while speaking to Friends of Africa Coalition on “Strengthening Democracy and Elections” at the mayor’s office in Newark, New Jersey, United States.

Speaking to the elite group, Jonathan said the 2015 general elections in Nigeria had potential for major crisis and that the campaigns leading to the elections almost polarised the country into Christian v Muslims and North v South divide.

The former president said that most world leaders were worried that the elections would result into major crisis.

“Some pundits even from here in the United States said that those elections would spell the end of Nigeria and that we would cease to exist as a nation because of the polls. That is where the leadership question comes into play.

“As a leader that was duly elected by the people, I considered the people’s interest first. How do I manage my people to avoid killings and destruction of properties? With the interest of the people propelling all the decisions I took, we were able to sail through. Indeed, we sailed through because I refused to interfere with the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, having appointed a man I had never met in my life to run it.

“My philosophy was simple. For elections to be credible, I as a leader, must value the process more than the product of the process. And the citizens must have confidence in the electoral body,” he said.

Jonathan said his strict adherence to the rule of the law ensured that Nigeria’s peace, prosperity and progress were not derailed by the conduct and results of the 2015 elections.

Speaking on the other legacies of his administration, he said: “I am proud to say that while I took over a Nigeria that was the second largest economy in Africa with a GDP of $270.5 billion in 2009, I handed over a Nigeria that had grown to become the largest economy in Africa and the 24th largest economy in the World with a GDP of $574 billion.

“I inherited a Nigeria in which the trains were not working, and handed over a Nigeria in which citizens can safely travel by trains again.

I inherited a Nigeria that was a net importer of cement, and handed over a Nigeria that is a net exporter of cement. In 2009 the richest Nigerian was the 5th richest man in Africa, but I handed over a Nigeria that produced the richest man in Africa.

“These are but a few of the parameters that illustrate some of the economic transformations we engineered during my term in office.”

The former president said this success was made possible by the fact that there was a stable political leadership in Nigeria that did not have to pander to any other constituency except the electorate who brought him to power.

Jonathan also argued that if the process that brought leaders to power “did not flow through the people, they naturally administered their governments to first and foremost serve the constituencies that brought them to power.”

Jonathan also met with the CEO of Moskeeto Armor, Robin R. Crespo and his team as part of events leading up to the World Malaria Day on
April 25th, 2016.

Moskeeto Armor manufactures clothing to protect against malaria, the zika virus, Denue and other vector-borne diseases.

It was successfully clinically field-tested in Nigeria in 2014.

When worn by children as a standalone product, Moskeeto Armor was 90% effective at reducing the malaria infection rate, and when combined with a bed net, the Moskeeto Armor combination was 97% effective at stopping the spread of malaria.

The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation is partnering with Moskeeto Armor to protect African children against malaria and other vector-borne diseases.

“The simple principle of ‘Love your neighbour as you love yourself’ lays a foundation of commitment to protecting nations,” said Jonathan during the meeting with Moskeeto Armor.

Continuing, he said “these crises caused by such small insects, transmitting these deadly diseases, have devastated so many lives across Africa and the world, but with one just as small idea, there is hope for a better tomorrow.”


source:www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/04/23/in-new-jersey-jonathan-lists-his-legacies/

God bless you sir. Zombies are in power now and as their trademark, they are completely confused. We miss you sir.

One day my gand children will ask me:
"Grand pa who is this man tagged GEJ in the portriat on your bedroom wall"
I will answer them:
" It is a long story children. But to cut it short; that man is one of the few men who 'came, saw and conquered'. That was when our country was still united with..."

Oga Jona, your footprints will ever remain on the sands of time as a hero of democracy and one of the few heroes of non violence. Enjoy the rest of your days 2015's sacrificial lamb.

One question Mr Ex-President, where is the money that was made when the economy was booming? Where are the savings that would help Nigeria and Nigerians make it through the rainy days?

Why did other governments build up reserves, why didn't you?

I am not sure who is more clueless, you or Buhari but you have this in common, cluelessness.

Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Nigerians are missing you

I doubt if Bubu will be able to maintain GEJ's legacy in the area of free and fair elections.
He has started with a lot of inconclusive elections already.

The truth will prevail...by 2018...zombies must hv starved to death

and you left a conclusive INEC....free and fair elections legacy too.... and the rule of law... you were the only reason 2015 elections were not bloody.

Cherre kam bia

Oga Jona did well in the area of INEC and election.

Pls come and rescue us from this hardship. We are very sorry for taking such a nasty decision to vote u out.
The zombies are so sorry
The wailers are remorseful

The dullard is super clueless

The only consolation I have is that I voted for transformation

What an extremely stupid man

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Kainene77:
One question Mr Ex-President, where is the money that was made when the economy was booming? Where are the savings that would help Nigeria and Nigerians make it through the rainy days?

Why did other governments build up reserves, why didn't you?

I am not sure who is more clueless, you or Buhari but you have this in common, cluelessness.

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If this link did not arrest the misery, then I give up..
Then Zombies are free to take a walk into the sea..

https://www.nairaland.com/3064239/someone-finally-provides-evidence-showi#44956637

Flexherbal:
Oga Jona did well in the area of INEC and election.

One of the many Areas in which he tried.....
Two, he was less Vindictive and Confrontational......
Three, Not afraid to Tackle Economic Hardship. Under him, Petrol did not sell at the Current Price or Prices, etc.

I inherited a Nigeria that was a net importer of
cement, and handed over a Nigeria that is a
net exporter of cement. In 2009 the richest
Nigerian was the 5th richest man in Africa,
but I handed over a Nigeria that produced the
richest man in Africa.

Oh Jesus, why is Jonathan just too slow? how is the increase in wealth of Dangote an achievement? I mean so Mexican President would be listing Carlos Slim as his legacy or USA would list Bill Gate? Damn even Obama won't list Mark Zukerburg.



I am proudly PDP to the bones but With due respect to Jonathan, his achievement is FOI law, road construction/upgrade and Phone call. Shikena!!!

This doesn't mean that the present occupants of government offices are anyway better.

Go to Otuoke and ask them when last they saw electricity - many years ago.

We will never forget GEJ - an example of how not to be your brother's keeper.

GEJ we so miss you .
Any other candidate aside GEJ in 2019 is an exercise in futility to Me.
God bless you GEJ..

Kainene77:
One question Mr Ex-President, where is the money that was made when the economy was booming? Where are the savings that would help Nigeria and Nigerians make it through the rainy days?

Why did other governments build up reserves, why didn't you?

[s]I am not sure who is more clueless, you or Buhari but you have this in common, cluelessness.[/s]

Have a look at these Photos of the Benin-Ore Road alone, even APC Governors like the "Go and Die Governor" was able to record some Achievements under GEJ than their own APC federal government. I am not Jonathan Advocate but i believe in giving credit to whom it is due.

The Nigeria must have been referring to exists only in his imagination or as narrated to him by the NOIs, Clarks, FFKs, Okupes, etc..

He couldn't have been referring to the Lord Lugard/Flora Shaw amalgamated contraption.




Dear Jonathanians this is a picture of a beautiful car,kindly take it for a spin since y'all like paper transformation!

DonMaxxy:
One day my gand children will ask me:
"Grand pa who is this man tagged GEJ in the portriat on your bedroom wall"
I will answer them:
" It is a long story children. But to cut it short; that man is one of the few men who 'came, saw and conquered'. That was when our country was still united with..."

Oga Jona, your footprints will ever remain on the sands of time as a hero of democracy and one of the few heroes of non violence. Enjoy the rest of your days 2015's sacrificial lamb.

Where will you hang Buhari's portrait?

modath:


The Nigeria must have been referring to exists only in his imagination or as narrated to him by the NOIs, Clarks, FFKs, Okupes, etc..

He couldn't have been referring to the Lord Lugard/Flora Shaw amalgamated contraption.

You reach here?

TonyeBarcanista:
You reach here?

Yes, any objections?

I know some poisonous bees are going to try to swarm my mentions cos of hero but a gat my bug spray on deck!!

doublewisdom:

Where will you hang Buhari's portrait?

Even the toilet is a better place to hang the dullard..

But the chicken Pen might be more befitting. ..

modath:


Yes, any objections?

I know some poisonous bees are going to try to swarm my mentions cos of hero but a gat my bug spray on deck!!

Na your hero

When will Nigeria ever have election transitions without fighting and rancour?

Each election always comes with war.

@ topic

He's in New Jersey?

Spoken like a true leader, but out of respect for you (GEJ) I'll refrain from calling you an effectual buffoon.

Our Hero.... We love you with passion.



“These are but a few of the parameters that illustrate some of the economic transformations we engineered during my term in office.”

May all your haters continue to experience the results of their hatred.

Oga I hear u n u no tell them how u n ur goons take skyrocket our external debt frm $ 39 billion to $63.8 billion, n how u turn corruption to a tin of honor, n how u n ur guyz dem take leave dem way dem nearly to northeast to war zone

i agree with you mr Jonathan but not totally

TonyeBarcanista:
Na your hero

I'm not of the wailing legion!!

BTW, just ready with your sword, your "friends" are coming for your head!! You talk say Hero IB slow ba?