Welcome to the live blog of the presentation of President Goodluck Jonathan’s mid term report.

14.35 :Presentation ends. Thanks for following out live updates. We will bring you detailed analysis of the mid term report in subsequent reports.


14.18 :Bukar Aji, head of the civil service of Nigeria giving vote of thanks.

14.16: The president is welcomed back to his seat by Patience with a smile and a nods signifying a job well done at his brief speech.

14.15 :The president berates media assessments which scored his planning, and trade and investment ministries average in terms of performance.

He thinks the media is unfair.

He presents the report, by raising it before the crowd. “Developer your marking scheme and mark us” he said.

14.08 :The president promises not “to talk” because he has been asked not to. He will just present the report.

14.04 - President Goodluck Jonathan climbs the stage.

13.58 - Now on set, a documentary of fresh fruits and vegetables in Nigeria.

13.53 -Sammie Okposo now performing.

13.49 - Guests at the conference center now receiving copies of the mid term report.

13.48 - Amos Sawyer, former Liberian interim president, on stage. Congratulates President Goodluck Jonathan for producing the transformation agenda document and presenting a mid term report.

13.44 - Rev. Jesse delivers an American styled inspirational speech where he urges Nigeria to dream big.

13.40 - Former presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo, and Ibrahim Babangida, both leading politicians absent at the occasion.

13.36 - President Jonathan gets a round of applause, a standing ovation, ordered by Jesse Jackson.

“Put your hands together like you mean it,” he tells the crowd.

13.34 - Documentary recounting the achievements of the Goodluck Jonathan administration ends. Jesse Jackson, special guest, on stage.

13.19 - Transformation Agenda documentary say Nigeria’s economy is growing by 7%. The previous speaker, Mrs Iweala, the finance minister said 6.5%.

13.18 - Most speakers at today’s event, even the documentaries, have praised the president for appointing “strong” Atahiru Jega, as Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission. His appointment, they say, is the hi highlight of the president’s electoral reform.

13.16 - Now playing on the large screen is a documentary titled Transformation Agenda.

13.15- Mrs. Iweala ends with an Igbo proverb, saying if the left hand washes the right, both will end up clean. It’s an invite to the public to work with the government.

13.09- 10.6 million Nigerian children out of school. That is not acceptable! – Mrs. Iweala

13.07- In the past two years, the government have built 68,100 social houses across the six geopolitical zone – Mrs. Iweala

13.05- Nigeria now produces 28 million metric tons of cement, but needs only 20 million. So Nigeria is now a net exporter if cement, Mrs. Iweala.

13.00- On power.

In the past week, 800 MW was withdrawn for maintenance issues. Power have improved in many Nigerian cities, she said.

34 independent power producers have gotten licenses, three have actually commenced works.


12.57- More achievements from Mrs. iweala:

Sure-p: Federal government earned N180 billion. Spent on improving child delivery. Trained 9,000 midwives.

Money has been directed to roads too. Port Hacourt to Maiduguri rail line will be completed in 2013. More rail line to go live by the end of 2013.

Inland cargo depots now handling over 4 million metric tons, rising from 2.9 metric tons.


12.52- Our banks are strong, our stock market is strong! Our job now is to see how the banks can lend to individual real estate developers at lower interest rates, – Mrs. Iweala.

12.49- Amongst the guests listening to Mrs. Iweala and other speakers include Ikedi Ohakim, former governor of Imo state who had gone underground after losing the last election in 2011.


12.48- Power, aviation and agriculture can now import at zero import duty, Mrs Iweala lists as the achievement of the government in the past two years.

12.46- Exchange rate is stable (N155-160), reserves are rising,inflation has reduced,our economy is growing- Okonjo-Iweala says, apparently rushing through her speech.

12.45- Nigeria’s economy growing at 6.5%, one of the fastest in Africa.

12.43-Her burden is to get Nigerians to believe in the figures that show the administration is doing well.

12.41- Ngozi Okonjo Iweala on stage. Issues of the economy next.

12.35- Sani Danja is on stage, clad in red suit and black pants, performing ‘transformation’ in Hausa.

12.34- Other measures the government have taken include increasing use if electronic payment systems.

Mr. Anyim urges Nigerians to expect greener corruption perception index in future because the government is recording success in the fight agains corruption. He however did not mention any specific case of success.


12.31- On corruption, the usual emphasis on the hunters approach is not productive, so the government has adopted different approach, to tighten loose ends and eliminate all opportunities of corruption, amongst others.

The policy drive is to make it almost impossible for citizens to be corrupt, the SGF argues.

12.23- Ballot box snatching and thuggery has become almost extinct, Mr. Anyim says.

12.12- It’s the presidents deliberate policy to listen and respects the views of Nigerians.

The negative deployments of freedom of expression, which has left Nigerians bolder and more asserting, and the president the most criticized in the world, is the cost of the president’s deliberate policy of openness, Mr. Anyim argues.

12.09- “In the last two years, the civic space have been expanded,” Anyim Pius Anyim.


11.59- This part of the report will highlight the achievements of the government promoting the rule of law, integrity of state institutions and rights of citizens.

11.57- Anyim Pius Anyim is the Secretary General of the federation. He will present the governance report.

11.55- Anyim Pius Anyim on stage to present part one of the full report.

11.51- Respondents praise President Jonathan for handling criticisms properly.

11.47- A vox pop documentary shows Nigerians praising the performance of the president. All the respondents say the government is doing well and are optimistic “things” will get better.

11.43- Ogechukwu Godwin, violinist, a Nigeria-Got-Talent dicovery, treats the guests to a violin rendition of some old school Nigerian pop.

11.38- The planning minister said part of the president’s reward for good works in the past two years will be in heaven. And for some guests, their rewards lie in their invitation to the occasion.

11.36- Eight out of 14 strategic targets set by President Goodluck Jonathan in 2011 have been achieved, the planning minister has said.

11.32- “Home remittances are now higher than foreign direct investments in Nigeria,” – Usman

11.31- “Even if you doubt the macro economic figure, you cannot deny the huge investments flowing into Nigeria,” – Usman

11.29- He said there are figures to show remarkable improvements in infrastructure in the last two year.

“You cannot deny that there have been improvements in power supply,” he said. “We have given you the figures.”

11.27- Mr. Usman recounts how a journalist once challenged him to state the similarities between the Goodluck Jonathan’s transformation agenda and a pre existing Vision 20-20-20 document.

Although he claims he was misconstrued, he failed to state the similarities.

11.23- Samshudeen Usman praises the president for producing the “transformation agenda” document in hard copy on the swearing in day, and having a mid term report on the exact hour two years later.

He said president Jonathan has set a record.

11.19- Minister of national planning on stage for a presentation of 17 slides. He has promised to limit it to just two and focus the president.

11.17- Another documentary showing the first family, centered on the beauty and family love of the First Lady, Patience is showing.

Message, the government is “resting on the shoulders of women.”

11.15- A documentary is on set, showing industries producing made in Nigeria goods. Some includes Proforce – armored vehicles, Obajana – Cement, and Innoson – motors.

The message is buy naija – buying made in Nigeria goods – and create jobs, transform Nigeria.

11.09- Details of the achievements of the President Goodluck Jonathan administration will be made available to guests in a hard copy booklet, in the course of the occasion.

11.05- On stage is Timi Dakolo, performing ‘Great Nation’

11.02- Speaker of the House of Reps, Aminu Tambuwal, is absent at the occasion but represented by the Deputy Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha.

11.00- The Vice President ended his speech with a prayer for the Nigeria and its people. “God bless Nigeria,” he said.

10.55- “Our public institution are being rebuilt, our National Assembly is vibrant, our judiciary is truly independent and our press is feared all over the world,” – Sambo

10.54- He said the government has in the last two years placed a special premium on the rule of law and expanding the democratic space.

10.52- Vice President, Namadi Sambo, reading his speech, where he admonishes the good leadership qualities of President Goodluck Jonathan.

Democracy Day celebration is a day to renew resolve to build a better nation, he said.

10.45- Jibril Young, MC of the occasion welcomes guests with a short speech that missed to recognize the Speaker of the House of Reps, Aminu Tambuwal, in its recognition of dignitaries.





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President jonathan is an intellectual.his speech was excellent.i love that particular statement "develop your marking scheme and mark us" ride on mr. President

story story.......... Story

I refused to be deceived. Come 2015,Nigerians will clear every doubt


by the way, God Bless Ameachi, Woe to all Oppressors

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This is an intellectual way of doing things. I just like Goodluck Jonathan. So far i think he has tried his best. He should be commended for good and wonderful jobs he has done so far.

Till ordinary Nigerian feels the growth, I beg to disagree with the growth figure.

Even if Jesus is the president he will still be criticised ,,Nigeria is the most complicated nation to govern!everyone wana get rich quick without working ƒσя it.....tanx my Pres

Up Jonathan down satan

lie kill them there on this report
you can fool some people all the time
you cant fool all the people all the time
Stop the witch hunt on Amaechi OGA GEJ @ d top

GOD BLESS NIGERIA

takeprofit:
1.Check his records. Hw many projects has he flagged off. How many has he completed.
2.If u think 700 MW is small. Hw many did past administrations before him build? how many has been built during his administration alone.

i'm beginning to realize that no matter what u do, some people will still talk bad about u. Even if Gej cuts 2 of his legs and hands for nigeria, some people will still complain why didn't he cut his head.

the best is for u to ignore such pple and do the best u can do to improve human life and for the records. That's all.

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playmode:
1. What records huh Please list the projects he has flagged off and how many he has completed.No seriously please list them because i am am ignorant of such information and will like to be enlightened.

2.This is not an excuse,i never liked the previous administrations either.If i was president i would not build a 700MW Dam when i have more than enough money to build a bigger dam.In civilized countries ,they plan infrastructure based on population growth and needs.They don't look back and refuse to build infrastructure because the previous Government did not.My point is that we can EASILY afford bigger power plant and we seriously need them so the patriotic thing to do is to commit at least 70% of our annual income to building power plants.

President Zuma is barely educated yet he is building six power plants ,two of which will be generating at least 4000MW in South Africa for a population of 50 million people with $37 billion while our Ph.D holding president is building 700MW plants for a population of 160 million which growing rapidly.Do you not see something wrong therehuh It is like trying to fix a tyre leak with chewing gum instead of fixing properly at a "vulcanizer".

Here are some questions i want you to answer truthfully:

How many Hospitals has he built in Lagos ,Abuja and Port harcourt?

How many old hospitals has he upgraded and re equipped with modern equipment?

Why does he and his wife travel overseas to get treatment while the president of South Africa gets treatment in a South African hospital?

How many roads has he built and completed?

How many old roads has he upgraded completely?

How many Airports out of the 30+ he promised to build has he completed?

What notable infrastructure has he built in Lagos,Port Harcourt and Abuja since becoming President?

How many low cost housing has he built for Nigerians?

Why did he contract a foreign company to spy on Nigerians?

Why did he add a bogus $21 million to the isreali spy contract?

What has he actually done to the benefit of the average Nigerian?

Why did he pardon a corrupt politician?

Why is he supporting Jang who lost the NGF elections?

Why is he so corrupt and worse than all his predecessor?

What has he done with the minimum of $150 billion dollars Nigeria has earned since he became President?

What did he do with the $35 billion Obasanjo left in our foreign reserves,the money just disappeared,where did it go to?

Are Nigerians better off than they were 3 years? If your answer is yes please tell us how they are better off?

Do we have stable electricity or total black out?

How many of his election promises has he fulfilled?

Has he fixed Nitel and do we have land lines?

How many drainage systems has he fixed?

President Goodluck Jonathan (GCFR) gave a brief remark in respect of his administration's 'Transformation ­ Agenda' and its achievements in the past two years.

He formally presented a 250-page document "that all Nigerians can read and access our government by". He also added that in spite of Nigeria's security challenges, "there is so much interest by businesses abroad wanting to come and invest in Nigeria". To ctitics of his administration, ­including the media, he implores them to develop a set of standard criteria "a marking scheme" to assess his achievements in office, rather than base their reports, assessments and criticisms on speculations.

Ride on MY PRESIDENT

WHERE IS THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION? LABARAN MAKU? PRESIDO STILL HAVING ISSUES WIT HIM

Carry Go GEJ. . . Till 2019

The report is over 250 pages, i hope a download link of the report will be made available online.

As expected, the report was extremely light on security, failed to mention any concrete steps to fight corruption. It's not about grand speeches and grand phrases...how many people have been convicted by the efforts of the EFCC and ICPC in the past few years? Instead public confidence is eroded by his shameless fraternity with the likes of Anenih and Bode george.
He indulges in serious chest beating over airport renovation,forgetting to mention that airfares are now much higher and his Govt gets much more in taxes + FAAN levy. The renovation work as seen at the new Lagos GAT terminal is sometimes poorly done.
Under GEJ, his Niger delta buddies bunker 150,000 barrels of oil daily. Those are oil volumes and money that is denied to taxpayers and our future generations...and presido doesn't care one bit.

Chest beating over power improvement, conveniently failing to mention that they are way behind the power generation targets they set and budgeted money for. Promise 6000MW, collect money for that purpose and deliver 4500MW then go around beating your chest you've achieved an all time high. That's hilarious.
There are positives in GEJ's work, but the negatives are Damn too many for the discerning folks to celebrate just yet.

We Moving on to Greater Things.
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superior1: I refused to be deceived. Come 2015,Nigerians will clear every doubt


by the way, God Bless Ameachi, Woe to all Oppressors

Guy go find one place 'park' with all these your God bless Amaechi nonesense!

Where is this ur Amaechi's score card, lets develop our marking scheme and score him?!

God bless Amechi ko, God bless Alamesiegha ni!

flyforall:
lie kill them there on this report
you can fool some people all the time
you cant fool all the people all the time
Stop the witch hunt on Amaechi OGA GEJ @ d top

GOD BLESS NIGERIA

Whar part of the report mentioned Amaechi??

I wasted my time and data reading all that LIES! *slaps self*

You can help someone to get a job,but you CANNOT help that person to do his job
-Olusegun Obasanjo aka Baba Iyabo alias Uncle Sege

Most of the critics are de camping to GEJ side. Gradually they are swallowing their words and accepting GEJ because of his achievement and delivery.

I now beginning to believe that in this great Nation of our call Nigeria there is an element of force in the system that work day and night to prevent the transformation of Mr. President Jonathan to see the light of the day. The more you work hard to succeed the more they work for failure, but, I pray that God will give them long life to see a better Nigeria done by President Goodluck Jonathan. Long live Nigeria, Long live Mr. President. Happy Democracy Day to Nigeria.

i watched the live broadcast...there is improvement in 9ja...infact, they did not state all like the flagging off of the 700mw dam...thumbs up gej

pat4love: The more you work hard to succeed the more they work for failure.
U re on point!



Long live Nigeria, Long live Mr. President. Happy Democracy Day to Nigeria.

yes boss....same to u

Why is cement price going up if we are producing surplus

adonismuller: Even if Jesus is the president he will still be criticised ,,Nigeria is the most complicated nation to govern!everyone wana get rich quick without working ƒσя it.....tanx my Pres

You are right my bro.

dougivilla: Guy go find one place 'park' with all these your God bless Amaechi nonesense!

Where is this ur Amaechi's score card, lets develop our marking scheme and score him?!

God bless Amechi ko, God bless Alamesiegha ni!

dont mind him bro. Some Nigerians are confused to the extent of not knowing what they really want. Some are only following the bandwagon.

They forgot to mention the excellent security network we now have in Naija provided by Boko Haram in the North and the Kidnappers in the South East and South South. Just a case of a sad man licking honey mixed with sugar....na jedijedi go kill am.

If I have an opportunity to be close to the President, I will advice him to neglect all these bashing by oppositions media propaganda, and focus the remaining 2 years on delivering best services to Nigerians, he should neglect propagandists and liars.

Based on the ones I have seen, I will commend on the quality of airport renovation, roads like ore-benin which I drove on recently that has never been this good.
The President should use this remaining 2 years to focus on those areas he has really been poor like fighting corruption (his giving alams pardon), he should strengthen efcc, and other stuffs. If these are done, then history will be kind on him.