President Goodluck Jonathan has declared that no
government could solve Nigeria’s problems within four
years.
The President painted this gloomy picture on Monday when
he paid a courtesy call on the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim
Sulu Gambari in continuation of his re-election campaign.
He emphasised that beyond tackling the Boko Haram
insurgency, his administration was addressing other
challenges in several sectors of the economy, including
creating jobs through diverse means, reports Daily Trust.
He said: “Beyond tackling the insurgency, we are creating
road networks; we are moving faster in several sectors.
There is no way within four years any government can
finish the programmes of this country”.
The President’s declaration contrasted sharply with his
previous remark over four years ago in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia.
Jonathan had while interacting with Nigerians in Addis-
Ababa, in February 2011, promised that if voted in for the
next four years, he would ensure significant improvement in
power, especially.
He had said: “Without security, there is no government. So
it is not debatable, it is something we have to address and
we are working towards that with vigour.
“But if I’m voted into power within the next four years, the
issue of power will become a thing of the past.
“Four years is enough for anyone in power to make
significant improvement and if I can’t improve on power
within this period, it then means I cannot do anything even
if I am there for the next four years.”
Meanwhile, in Ilorin on Monday, Jonathan disclosed that the
military would take delivery of additional equipment
beginning this week as part of his administration’s efforts
towards containing the Boko Haram insurgency.
He expressed optimism that this would enable the country
to move faster in another two weeks in curtailing the
insurgency.
“We have been to many states, in Abuja, Sokoko, Gombe,
Kano and Niger states and the north-east states of Yobe,
Borno and Adamawa where we are battling insurgency.
“And we will surely give it a halt. We are creating platform
for our military and in another two weeks, we would move
faster than we have been moving before,” Jonathan said.
He added: “We have intervened in several programmes
especially in the area of agriculture. We are committed to
moving this country forward, to create jobs for the country
through diverse means.
“We are working very hard to create jobs for our youths, we
are encouraging the growth of small and medium
enterprises in order to improve our economy and create
wealth for the people.”
Jonathan noted that he was at the emir’s palace to
personally inform the royal father that he was running for
his “remaining time” in office.
“Today, we are here in this state for a political rally. Your
Royal Highness, we are here for a purpose. We have been
here for a number of times. 2011, I was here. After that, I
have been here.
“Today, we are here for the same mission that brought us
in 2011. Even though you must have heard before, I’m here
to personally tell you that I am running for my remaining
time in office with my vice president who would continue to
be my running mate”.
He introduced the gubernatorial candidate of the People’s
Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Senator Simeon Ajibola
to the emir, and pledged that the people of Kwara State
would continue to enjoy freedom and quality of life, if they
vote in the PDP candidates.
In his remarks, the emir said having observed Jonathan’s
performance over the years, he was convinced that he had
done well.
He prayed God to crown Jonathan’s efforts with success
and called on politicians to conduct their campaigns without
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