I just discussed with two of my colleagues during lunch today on President Jonathan's legacy or would be legacy after leaving office. Comparing him with our ex-president OBJ, I did point out 6 things that would remain a legacy and which positively impacted on the lives of virtually all average Nigerian families. I understand OBJ spent 8 years in office but with Jonathan's first term, any hope he'll surpass the legacies below?

Firstly, Obasanjo introduced and liberalised the use of the GSM. Prior to this, telephone - whether land or mobile was almost exclusively for the rich.

Secondly, it was under the Obasanjo leadership that Nigeria's debt got written off in the Paris Club.

Thirdly, it was Obasanjo who bravely retired all Military men in the Nigerian Army who had tasted or held any political office.

Fourthly, it was also under his leadership that the Nigerian banking institution got brilliant reformations (although with some lapses) - This reformation stopped the total collapse of the financial institution in Nigeria during global financial melt down.

Fifthly, under OBJ Prof. Dora Akunyili of NAFDAC brought back in Nigeria the integrity of pharmaceutical drugs and fought vehemently without ethnic colouration, the barons importing fake drugs in Nigeria.

Finally, the fight against corruption under OBJ's leadership did have some bite. Whether it was used in hunting political opponents or not...it did have some bite and we are all witnesses that since the exit of Mallam Ribadu, the anti-corruption institution has virtually lost her voice and temerity.

I'm just thinking aloud, what will president Jonathan's Legacy be?

Please, let's discuss with a sense of decorum without insulting one another including calling our leaders Obscene names.

Debts and total financial collapse. it is better if he does not build anything. However putting future generation back into debt with nothing to show for is a magnitude 10 earthquake .

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Nonsense! You'r comparing legacies of someone who is just 3 years in office with one that completed 8 years? You'r confused.

GEJ privatisation of the power sector alone will rubbish everything Obasanjo achieved throughout his tenure

chukwudi44: GEJ privatisation of the power sector alone will rubbish everything Obasanjo achieved throughout his tenure

I believe president Jonathan is being distracted so much by these selfish governors and political jobbers. If he could be more courageous and assertive, I believe he'll achieve a lot in the long run.

Sincere 9gerian: Nonsense! You'r comparing legacies of someone who is just 3 years in office with one that completed 8 years? You'r confused.

Before you return to edit your post and post lies here, I am quoting you right now.

3 years in office, who has been dealt with in matters of corruption in this country thus far? Kindly inform us and stop this manner-less tantrums of yours.

Pls jonathan shld pay my mama salary. No b legacy we wan chop

Chaiiii greatest insult of all of time...

Comparing a leopard to a rabbit.

chukwudi44: GEJ privatisation of the power sector alone will rubbish everything Obasanjo achieved throughout his tenure

Let's hope that the constant power supply which has eluded us as a nation is achieved during GEJ tenure.

I think jonathan does nt have enuf bite/say to rule nigerians......obasanjo was nt a saint we all agree that bt at least im do sometin wey nigerians use remember am.....jona just dey do mumu,,,light wey im promise we no see,infrastructure nko we no get,ASUU strike con even worse for im tenure,boko dey bomb everyday without fear say any body go stop dem,plane crash every year............well i no blame am sha im dey see chicken and turkey chop na

Neglecting Nigeria students nd oppresing the masses wit removal of subsidy... Lest i forget victimizing of governors by his big for notin wife.....

Gosh... This again?

Obasanjo is by far far better na...

Obesandjo;s greatest legacy is Jonahthan...

Case closed

Lekan was in the house watching b.lue f.ilm
yesterday day night when his pastor friend
came visiting.
Immediately he entered, he shouted;
"brother lekan why are.. You doing this to
your selfl? Why are you watching corrupt movies? Oh
no! This is bad!" As he was
shouting he increased the volume of the
film why the girl in the movie started
shouting
"OoJesus! Take it easy!" The man in the movie: "Ohhhh my God. Give it to me harder!
Immediately the pastor looked at Lekan and
said: "Brother lekan, the only reason I will
pardon you is because the people in the
movie are born-again.
The way they call the name of Jesus makes me
love
them. Anyway let's watch it
together...... PLEASE SHIFT FOR ME JOOOR

can u compare professor to student? 7up things (the difference is clear)

Sincere 9gerian: Nonsense! You'r comparing legacies of someone who is just 3 years in office with one that completed 8 years? You'r confused.

...they don come....

Can one compare sleep with death.

Pataki:

Before you return to edit your post and post lies here, I am quoting you right now.

3 years in office, who has been dealt with in matters of corruption in this country thus far? Kindly inform us and stop this manner-less tantrums of yours.

Dont attack a sincere 9gerian. Any attacks on any sincere 9gerian is an attack on me.

Why not even compare GEJ' few years in office to Yaradua's term in office. Infact why dont you compare GEJ's 2yrsplus to OBJ's first 3 yrs in office. That will be a fair comparison.

As you all can see, GEJ is President of this country now and till we decide if to continue or secede.

Thanks.

Billyonaire - A sincere9gerian.

coolsalm: For Me ℓ'Đ say the achievements of GEJ are yet to be seen as he is a Leader appointed by GOD!

Shuttup.... Stop attaching God name to a mumudom

He's a cluesless man appointed by PDP to suck Nigeria die.

I do not think there is any basis of comparison,obj wasted 8 years in office CANNOT be compared to what his excellency has achieved in the past 3 years.

[color=#000099][/color]he shuld solve dis ASUU strike and d problem of boko haram,den shall we hv a legacy to write abt.

gazilion: I just discussed with two of my colleagues during lunch today on President Jonathan's legacy or would be legacy after leaving office. Comparing him with our ex-president OBJ, I did point out 6 things that would remain a legacy and which positively impacted on the lives of virtually all average Nigerian families. I understand OBJ spent 8 years in office but with Jonathan's first term, any hope he'll surpass the legacies below?

Firstly, Obasanjo introduced and liberalised the use of the GSM. Prior to this, telephone - whether land or mobile was almost exclusively for the rich.

this bit already tells me you are perhaps a stark illiterate. OBJ introduced what? so are you going to commend IBB for introducing satellite TV in nigeria or shagari for introducing video machines?

arrant nonsense!

seedord247: Chaiiii greatest of al of time...

Comparing a leopard to a rabbit.

Who is leopard n who is rabbit?
U re jst lookin 4 trouble

During Obasanjo"s regime ,Nigerians were more respected among the international communities.No deportation of Nigerians from Togo,Benin Republic or even Kenya.Now our President is a town crier in New York.Thank You.

i guess GEJ should be able to reform Bayelsa

but trying to compare the two i tell you its incomparable that is just it


if GEJ will perform we would have seen it

distraction or no distraction is not an excuse for GEJ not to perform


OBJ also face such but he knew how to handle it for him to achieve what he wants to achieve




am still coming back


bicycle man carry move on

1) Our elections are now free and fair under GEJ as evident in Edo, Ondo and in the 2011 general elections..the benefits of the people having the power to hire and fire need not be over-emphasized

2) The power reforms of GEJ will dwarf any legacy OBJ left behind

3) Our mass transit systems viz rail, roads, ports and airports will also be another legacy

4) Demystification of Governance and all the secrecy associated with it

5) The reforms in agriculture will also be another legacy

Well, IMHO, theres no way both of them will av equal achievements. Obj on his own part made Nigerians proud. Likewise Gej, not mindin d menace of Boko haram.
Kudos 2 both! Peace 2 Nigerians!