Jonathan in Delta, Assures Nigerians of Peace and Security

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that his administration

would not compromise the restoration of peace and security in all parts of

the country.
Dr Jonathan, accompanied by the Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel

Uduaghan and other prominent Nigerians, gave the assurance during a

courtesy visit on the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi (Prof.) Chike Edozien at

his palace in Asaba, Delta State.
According to the President, his administration has always done what was

best for Nigeria, asserting: “I want to re-assure you that as a party, we

will do our best to bring peace and security to the country, and

fast-track economic development in all parts of the country.”

He disclosed that he is seeking re-election because of his commitment

towards re-positioning the country positively amongst the comity of

nations as well as do more for the country.
The President stated that on assumption of office, it was discovered that

of the thirty six states of the country, twelve states had no Federal

University which his administration has corrected within the past four

years, adding: “We have tarred over twenty-five thousand kilometres of the

thirty six thousand kilometres (36, 000 km) Federal Roads and we promise

to complete the remaining ones and open up more arterial roads when

re-elected.”
While disclosing that over 90 per cent of narrow gauge rails have been

completed throughout the country, President Jonathan re-iterated: “The

implementation of the Nigerian content law in the oil industry has

improved the participation of Nigerians in the industry and the

implementation of our cabotage law with Nigerians now owning ships and

more Nigerians have been employed in the shipping industry.”

“We also saw the need to establish Maritime University for high-powered

man-power development in the Maritime Sector; we are moving the country

forward.”
“We are not resting on our oars in concluding the privatisation of the

power sector as we believe that to improve the small and medium enterprise

sector, power is very important. We believe that by next year, we would

have concluded 100 per cent privatization of the power sector, it will

take a life of its own with epileptic power supply becoming a thing of the

past,” he added,
The President thanked the Asagba of Asaba and other royal fathers for

their support for his administration assuring that he would not disappoint

them.
Earlier, the Governor of Delta State, Dr Uduaghan said President Goodluck

Jonathan was delivering on his promises to Nigerians, noting that Delta

State was a great beneficiary of the restructuring of the power sector by

President Jonathan's administration.
He said that the President was in Delta State a few weeks ago for the

Presidential Campaign rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and as a

man who loves Deltans, he was in the state for another official ceremony.

The Asagba of Asaba, Obi Chike Edozien who prayed for the President,

observed that President Jonathan deserves re-election to enable him in

particular, implement the recommendations of the report of the National

Conference which “he was bold to constitute.”
“We are delighted with the good work you are doing, we appreciate you and

wish you the best,” the Asagba said.
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