Goodluck Jonathan
Goodluck Jonathan
Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, GCFR, BNER, GCON is the former President of Nigeria, having served from 2010 to 2015. He served as Vice-President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010 and as Governor of Bayelsa State from 2005 to 2007...
NationalityNigerian
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth20 November 1957
CityOgbia, Nigeria
CountryNigeria
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We want to refocus Nigeria to make sure that basic infrastructure is provided. The environment is created for private investment, both within and direct foreign investment. So jobs will be created. That is my dream for Nigeria.
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I reassure all Nigerians and the international community of our firm commitment to free, fair and credible elections. My commitment to free elections and one man, one vote remains unwavering.
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All Nigerians of voting age are free to vote based on their convictions. It is our duty to defend and protect that basic right, and - let no one be in doubt - we will.
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Well-trained medical doctors and engineers leave Nigeria to the developed countries. We want to reverse that.
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We will bring justice to the savage terrorists known as Boko Haram. They will be defeated.
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I've always affirmed, nobody's ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian.
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In my early days in school, I had no shoes, no school bags. There were days I had only one meal... I walked miles and crossed rivers to school every day. Didn't have power, didn't have generators, studied with lanterns, but I never despaired.
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My brothers and sisters, we are all winners. In this context there is no victor and no vanquished. We have demonstrated, even in our diversity, the progress of Nigeria remains paramount for all.
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Majority of the African countries are now enjoying stable governance. Before you talk about economic growth, political stability is key.
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When you talk about the oil wealth you compare nations. There are some nations with less than five million people. Nigeria has 150 million people. I cannot say that all the money earned from oil since 1958, when the first drop of oil was exported from this country to date, that the money has been effectively used.
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It took us 6 years to get the right weapons to fight BokoHaram...
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Elections in Nigeria Under My Watch Have Been Credible and Transparent
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My political ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian
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The argument about zoning and the presidency of Nigeria is like the philosophical argument of the egg or the hen. Who is older through the evolutionary process, who came first?