Our country is at the threshold of a new era; an
era that beckons for a new kind of leadership; a
leadership that is uncontaminated by the
prejudices of the past; a leadership committed to
change; a leadership that reinvents government,
to solve the everyday problems that confront the
average Nigerian.
I was not born rich, and in my youth, I never
imagined that I would be where I am today, but
not once did I ever give up. Not once did I
imagine that a child from Otuoke, a small village
in the Niger Delta, will one day rise to the
position of President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria. I was raised by my mother and father
with just enough money to meet our daily needs.
In my early days in school, I had no shoes, no
school bags. I carried my books in my hands but
never despaired; no car to take me to school but
I never despaired. There were days I had only
one meal but I never despaired. I walked miles
and crossed rivers to school every day but I never
despaired. Didn't have power, didn't have
generators, studied with lanterns but I never
despaired.
In spite of these, I finished secondary school,
attended the University of Port Harcourt, and now
hold a doctorate degree.
Fellow Nigerians, if I could make it, you too can
make it!
My story is the story of a young Nigerian whose
access to education opened up vast opportunities
that enabled me to attain my present position.
As I travel up and down our country, I see a
nation blessed by God with rich agricultural and
mineral resources and an enterprising people. I
see millions of Nigerians whose potentials for
greatness are constrained by the lack of basic
infrastructure.
I see Nigerians who can make a difference in the
service of their country but are disadvantaged by
the lack of opportunities.
My story symbolizes my dream for Nigeria. The
dream that any Nigerian child from Kaura-
Namoda to Duke town; from Potiskum to Nsukka,
from Isale-Eko to Gboko will be able to realize his
God-given potentials, unhindered by tribe or
religion and unrestricted by improvised political
inhibitions. My story holds out the promise of a
new Nigeria. A Nigeria built on the virtues of
love and respect for one another, on unity, on
industry, on hardwork and on good governance.
My fellow Nigerians, this is what has brought me
to Eagle Square today. I have come to say to all
of you, that Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan is
the man you need to put Nigeria right. I have
come to launch a campaign of ideas, not one of
calumny. I have come to preach love, not hate. I
have come to break you away from divisive
tendencies of the past which have slowed our
drive to true nationhood. I have no enemies to
fight. You are all my friends and we share a
common destiny.
Let the word go out from this Eagle Square that
Jonathan as President in 2011 will herald a new
era of transformation of our country; an era that
will end the agony of power shortage in our
country. Let the word go out from here that I will
be for the students, teachers and parents of
Nigeria, a President who will advance quality and
competitive education. Let everyone in this
country hear that I shall strive to the best of my
ability to attain self sufficiency in food
production.
Let the word go out that my plans for a Sovereign
Wealth Fund with an initial capital of $1billion
will begin the journey for an economic restoration.
This restoration will provide new job opportunities
and alleviate poverty. Let the word go out that
our health sector will receive maximum priority in
a new Jonathan administration, a priority that will
ensure maximum health care and stop our brain
drain.
Let all the kidnappers, criminal elements, and
miscreants that give us a bad name be ready for
the fight that I shall give them. Let the ordinary
Nigerian be assured that President Jonathan will
have zero tolerance for corruption. Let the
international community hear that today I have
offered myself to lead a country that will engage
them in mutual respect and cooperation for the
achievement of international peace and
understanding.
To help me in these tasks effectively, I will re-
train, revamp, and motivate the civil service.
My dear good people of Nigeria, I got here today
by the power of God and the support of all
Nigerians; all ethnic groups, North, South, East
and West. I am here today because of your
support and prayers. I want all of you to know
that I am one of you and I will never let you down!
I want you to know that I will keep hope alive; I
want you to know that your time has come.
I stand before you today, humbly seeking your
support for me, Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe
Jonathan, to run for the office of the President
of Nigeria with Architect Namadi Sambo as my
running mate.
We will fight for JUSTICE!
We will fight for all Nigerians to have access to
POWER!
We will fight for qualitative and competitive
EDUCATION!
We will fight for HEALTH CARE REFORMS!
We will fight to create jobs, for all Nigerians!
We will fight corruption!
We will fight to protect all Citizens!
We will fight for your rights!
My dear country men and women, give me your
support, give me your votes and together we will
fight to build a great nation of our dreams!
I cannot end this speech without thanking you all
for attending this occasion. Your huge
attendance is a loud testimony of your support for
us. For this I am very grateful. I pray that the
Almighty God abides with you and sees you safely
back to your respective destinations.
When you return, tell all those at home that as
we celebrate our fifty years anniversary as a
nation, Goodluck has come to transform Nigeria
and I will never let you down.
Thank You.
May God Bless you all!
And may God bless the Federal Republic of
Nigeria!!
- GOODLUCK EBELE AZIKIWE JONATHAN,

GEJ my val, GEJ ebeano.

GEJ has my full support having surpassed all former leaders of this nation in all ramifications