President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to
world leaders and international institutions to
lend support to the incoming administration of
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s president-elect.
He also urged Nigerians to do their best in
ensuring that Buhari succeeds in the uphill task
of leading the country.
Speaking with the new ambassadors of France,
Senegal and Ethiopia, while they were
presenting their letters of credence to him at the
presidential villa on Thursday, Jonathan said
Buhari requires the cooperation of all
stakeholders.
“President Francois Hollande was our guest in
Nigeria during the celebration of Nigeria’s
centenary. He has been very supportive of the
country in the fight against terrorism. I expect
that the same warmth and goodwill will be
extended to the incoming government,” he said.
“I expect that France will continue to work with
the new administration, especially on issues of
terrorism. The United Nations has been
supportive as well. Our troops, supported by
regional forces, have done very well in fighting
the terrorists in recent times.”
He said he congratulated Buhari before the
result of the election was officially announced
because he placed the interest of the nation
above his personal ambition.
“Democracy has to be nurtured to grow,” he
said.
“Strong democratic institutions are the
backbone and future of our democracy. They
must be protected and nurtured.
“Since I assumed duty, I have been involved in
quelling political crisis in some African
countries and I know what they passed through
and what some are still going through. If you
scuttle a system for personal ambition, it
becomes a collective tragedy.
“You need to have a nation before you can have
an ambition. It should always be the nation
first. You don’t have to scuttle national
progress for personal ambition.”
The ambassadors commended Jonathan for
setting a record of humility, patriotism and
courage in safeguarding the democratic
process in Nigeria and Africa.
They assured him that they would do their best
to strengthen ties between Nigeria and their
countries during their tenure.



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