This is a continuation of my series on eulogies on President Goodluck Jonathan. Enjoy!

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
New York, New York
September 23, 2013

REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA
BEFORE BILATERAL MEETING
WITH PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN
OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

1:51 P.M. EDT

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I appreciate very much the opportunity to meet once again with President Jonathan and his delegation. Obviously, Nigeria is one of the most powerful and fastest-growing countries in the world. I think that's testified by the fact that President Jonathan is going to have the opportunity to ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange. (Laughter.) I think it signifies how important Nigeria is becoming in the global economy.

We have a very strong relationship between the United States and Nigeria. It’s not just based on government-to-government relations, but also people-to-people relations. And we have an outstanding Nigerian-American community here in the United States that is making incredible contributions in every field every single day.

President Jonathan has committed to building on the democratic process that we've seen in Nigeria in the past. The last election that brought President Jonathan to power was a hallmark on the continent and in Nigeria in terms of free and fair elections. And I know that he is committed to making sure that the elections in 2015 move in that same fashion.

We're going to be able to have an opportunity to talk about the issues of energy and power. Nigeria is a major energy producer, but it’s also an important energy consumer. And as many of you know who were on the trip that I took to Africa just recently, we are really focused on how we can help to bring electricity and power generation throughout Africa -- not just in the big cities but also in the rural areas, and Nigeria is a potential partner in that process.

We want to develop the human capital throughout the continent and in Nigeria. And that's why I'm excited about the Young African Leaders Initiative that is going to allow us to have young African leaders from across the continent, including Nigeria, here in the United States where they can interact with top leaders here in our universities, our businesses, and that will further strengthen the ties between our two countries.

And we're going to have an opportunity to discuss some significant challenges on the security front in Nigeria. In the northern regions of Nigeria we've seen the emergence of one of the most vicious terrorist organizations in the world -- the Boko Haram. It presents an extraordinary security challenge for the people of Nigeria, and we want to be cooperative in that process of building capacity inside Nigeria to deal with that terrorist threat, but doing so in a way that is consistent with human rights. Because we strongly believe that the best way to undermine the agenda of those who would do violence is to make sure that governments are responsive to the needs of people and following rule of law.

On that topic let me just make one last point. I've had the opportunity to speak with President Kenyatta directly about the terrible tragedy that's happened in Nairobi, and we are providing all the cooperation that we can as we deal with a situation that has captivated the world.

I want to express personally my condolences to not only President Kenyatta, who lost some family members in the attack, but to the Kenyan people. We stand with them against this terrible outrage that's occurred. We will provide them with whatever law enforcement support that is necessary. And we are confident that Kenya, which has been a pillar of stability in Eastern Africa, will rebuild.

But this I think underscores the degree to which all of us as an international community have to stand against the kind of senseless violence that these kinds of groups represent. And the United States will continue to work with the entire continent of Africa and around the world to make sure that we are dismantling these networks of destruction.

END 1:58 P.M. EDT

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GEJ is working hard for Nigeria!

Ok. I was closing my eyes in dread of what he might say about our GEJ, then I remembered, ah, he has to behave!

More photos of our beloved President

Ada Nri1: Ok. I was closing my eyes in dread of what he might say about our GEJ, then I remembered, ah, he has to behave!

Do you really think the real world thinks like people on this forum? Very funny...

Congrats Nigerians
Congrats GEJ
......GEJ is working

Maybe the president is smarter than he looks.

Kamanda: Maybe the president is smarter than he looks.

It is actually an indictment on Nigerians that we always judge people by their looks. It is a testament to our backward and materialistic mindset. A testament of our poor value system. I guess mother Teressa would not have succeeded in Nigeria because she has no swag! Quite sad!

I wish Nigerian President can authoritavely speak like Obama devoid of window-dressing and Political-Falsehood !!!


Hmmm !!!

nice eulogy

Nice Impromptu Speech.

Great Nigeria.

even if Obama shud rule over naija,its wudnt b rosy ride he shud know dat.

So Kenya took half of the eulogy meant for GEJ and Nigeria?

Now that's fvcked up!

Gov.Mimiko with a funny look in the 1st pic....
What was he looking at that seriously?

Gej till 2019... If e dey pain you.. Inject yourself with sulphur

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Mehn, who is that sexy old man in grey beard?

I can just imagine how he looked in his younger days.

Girls must have been falling like Nigerians during boko haram season.

Old man toh fine baje.

Hope my man is that fine when he gets to that point

Kilo kan mi?

A pleasure to know that our president is respected abroad. And despite all our challenges as a nation. We still command a considerable amount of respect globally.

this ewedu and gbegiri too small na

Symphony007: A pleasure to know that our president is respected abroad. And despite all our challenges as a nation. We still command a considerable amount of respect globally.

Maybe if we stop condemning stop the name calling and take out time to see GEJ in a neutral point of view, we will come to appreciate the president for what he has been doing, remember uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.


GOD BLESS NIGERIA

NIGERIA UNITES.

Where is agbayameta gbawe and their fellow e-rats to come and show us pictures of fashola having launch with white fowl with a pink nose.

If I hear that Nigeria's economy is fast growing. Let him keep teasing us.

Zuru, and has Obama in anyway spoke about GEJ's incompetence?

Brymo: even if Obama shud rule over naija,its wudnt b rosy ride he shud know dat.

BTW,
Is there a reason by eastern people celebrate whenever their own is chopping cheek kisses from white men, but come dey vex when Fashola shakes hand with white men?

Infreiority complex

Ewu, GEj and Fash? Wot correlation wen we r talking of status?
GEJ Chauvinist lyk u.

Omexonomy: Where is agbayameta gbawe and their fellow e-rats to come and show us pictures of fashola having launch with white fowl with a pink nose.

Big ups to president Goodluck Jonathan and olusegun mimiko the man of the moment i gbadu ur style iroko,God bless nigeria .

Beht why is my sweet mimiko looking like he wants to diligently hear the opinion of that whiteman? That look only says "Oya talk wetin i never hear before make i show you sey me sef sabi". As in, that look is so demanding!!! OR maybe he is trying to read Bill Gates' mind...