Last May I signed the Freedom of Information Bill into an Act. This piece of legislation has been long time coming. On the occassion of the signing I stated my "commitment to run a transparent, open, sincere and accountable government" within the rule of law and the protection of our common destiny. In taking the commitment of transparency to heart I gave my word to the Nigerian people that this administration would put in place policies, institutions and structures so as to ensure transparency in every sphere of our governance trajectory. I believe that the mandate Nigerians gave to me following the election that was acclaimed by both local and international observers as well as a majority of the Nigerian people as free, fair and transparent is to do all within my constitutional powers for the good of our country. My dear friends on facebook, this administration has commenced a series of reforms in many areas including agriculture, power, energy, security, education among others and I want to specially request your support in prayers so as to ensure the success of these initiatives. Regardless of the orchestrated distraction, I will continue to place national interest above partisan politics for it is not about Goodluck Jonathan as an individual it is about Nigeria in the collective. It is not only about the present it is also very clearly, about our future too. I want to call on all those who may continue to view issues only from the prisms of partisan politics to take a break. Election campaigns are over, it is the season to deliver on good governance. In all the areas we have slated for reforms, we have, regardless of party, ideology or other interest, assembled and will continue to do so, very distinguished men and women of outstanding pedigree to carry out assignments in our nations interest. We must reward and call to service excellence and patriotism at all times. GEJ

[size=13pt]2012 - Year of VIGILANCE for Victory (V4V)[/size]

ypzilanti:

^^^Regardless what you government apologists think, the ACN serves a purpose as the only powerful opposition party in Nigeria. Government always needs someone to keep it on its toes, even in more developed climes where they are generally more atunned to the needs of the people.

ypzilanti:

^^^Regardless what you government apologists think, the ACN serves a purpose as the only powerful opposition party in Nigeria. Government always needs someone to keep it on its toes, even in more developed climes where they are generally more atunned to the needs of the people.

I am always amazed that government always has its apologists regardless of whatever rubbish they perpetrate. There is always a minimum of 20 percent that just want to go with the flow. This madness means that we had black pleople for segregation in South Africa and USA even as their brothers were being mowed down on the streets. This madness means that there were pro Mubarak and pro Ben Ali people in those countries as the people rose to eject thier government.

Finally the madness is manifested in Nigeria where inspite of the violation Nigeria is undergoing due to its clueless, undeperforming and corrupt governments, there are Nigerians that are supporting the government.

I have nothing personal against GEJ. I will start praising him once I start seeing the development. All this talk, we have heard before and 4 years past with nothing to show. How many times does a man need to kill a lion before he is called a 'lion Killer' [/b]This government needs to be under constant pressure from the opposition (not Boko Haram, abeg).

Talk is cheap.

anonimi:

Abegi leave those in the Association of [b]Conmen in Nigeria out of all these. At least with PDP you know clearly they are non-performers. Not so with ACN and their plenty, plenty media hype and propaganda on future plans as opposed to real action. A bit like Abacha (PDP) compared to Babangida (ACN).

By the way, which party is the powerful opposition to ACN in Tinubu's satellite southwest states
In short Nigerian politicians are currently as different as that between six and half a dozen.