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101. I see a Nigeria where the flames in the
Eagles will rekindle, and the Falcons
soaring higher in victory!
102. I see a Nigeria where the children of
Mustapha, and Christopher, Ade and Ada,
Timi and Bunmi, Nnamdi and Namadi, do
not go hungry!
103. I see a Nigeria where all, no matter
their beliefs, live in peace and harmony!
104. I see a Nigeria where the green
passport is accorded a royal reception the
world over!
105. I see a Nigeria where one day the next
generation will take us to outer space.
106. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen,
leadership is about staying focused to
achieve goals despite challenges. I have
been faced with many challenges since
coming to office as President. With your
support and encouragement, we have
stayed the course.
107. We are succeeding, against all odds.
For the young Nigerian child, who grew up
in the rural area, just like me, we are
expanding opportunities and giving them
hope. For the market woman, we are
expanding opportunities. For our young
entrepreneurs, we are expanding
opportunities. For the right of our people to
vote and for their voices to be heard, we are
expanding opportunities. For Nigerians to
have the right to free speech, we are
expanding opportunities. For the job
seekers, against all odds, we are expanding
opportunities.
108. While serving our people, I will always
ensure the rule of law. I do not intimidate, I
expand the democratic space. I give voice
to the voiceless and uphold the weak, for
the nation belongs to us all. Fellow
Nigerians, as we build our democracy,
leaders must show temperance at all times.
That is a virtue, one which I treasure, and
will always uphold.
109. My people, Nigeria is destined for
greatness. Today, here at Eagle Square, I
say to Nigeria, that working together in
love, in strength and in faith, we will build a
nation of one people, united in purpose and
in action.
110. Fellow Nigerians, it is forward ever! We
must put our hopes to work! Together, we
will realize our collective destiny.
111. Thank you!!
112. God bless Nigeria!!

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66. We must continue to sustain the banner
of freedom and justice that we have held
high in our country. I am proud to say that
there are no political prisoners in Nigeria
today. No Nigerian has been driven to exile
and no one will be, under my watch.
67. It is in furtherance of a peaceful,
participatory and inclusive democracy that I
signed the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill
into law, to expand the frontiers of our
fundamental freedom.
68. Let me re-affirm that under a Jonathan
Presidency, your views, no matter how
freely expressed, will not send you to
prison or into exile.
69. I am convinced that I have kept my pact
with Nigerians, and it is now time to look to
the future. With your tremendous support,
we have collectively done so much in the
last three and half years, but to take our
country to the next level, there is still more
to be done.
70. History has shown that the path of
honour for any true leader is not to walk
away from his people in moments of
challenges. We must stand together in
adversity and overcome all threats to our
development. We must defend our future,
for the sake of our children.
71. So many things have inspired me in the
journey to this moment. I want to appreciate
ordinary Nigerians, especially young
people, for the solidarity shown to me by
contributing their meagre resources to
enable me arrive at this point.
72. I appreciate the kind gesture of the
Cattle Breeders Union, Miyetti Allah, and the
Market Women Association, who
encouraged me by coming together to
contribute to the purchase of my
Nomination form.
73. In the same vein, I am touched by the
National Association of Widows who also
encouraged me with their widow’s mite.
74. This labour of love, from ordinary
Nigerians, has increased my appreciation of
your solidarity, my trust in our joint destiny,
and all we have achieved together these
past three and half years.
75. Therefore, after seeking the face of God,
in quiet reflection with my family and
having listened to the call of our people
nationwide to run, I, Goodluck Ebele
Azikiwe Jonathan, have accepted to re-
present myself, on the platform of The
Peoples’ Democratic Party, for re-election
as the President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, in the 2015 general elections.
76. Democracy is a collective action,
energized by individual responsibility. Your
mandate at this time will inspire in me the
strength to complete the good work we
have started together.
77. My dear people of Nigeria, we must
complete the task of ensuring that we lift
the poor out of the depth of want, and place
their feet firmly on the ladder of prosperity.
78. In this election season, I appeal to all of
you, not to harm, maim or kill; and not to
incite violence of any kind. We must never
forget our common bond, one people from
the womb of one Nigeria. Again I say: My
ambition to serve you is not worth the
blood of any Nigerian. I remain committed
to this principle of non-violence.
79. If you believe that we must build a
country that works for all, where the strong
lift up the weak, and not trample upon
them, where the vote of every citizen
determines who governs or represents you,
where the democratic space is open to all
citizens to fulfil their aspirations,
irrespective of the circumstance of birth,
your brother, Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe
Jonathan stands ready to continue in
service to you.
80. My brothers and sisters, we cannot go
back to the old ways! Our railways were
allowed to rot in neglect, we have revived
and are modernising them.
81. We cannot go back to the old ways! Our
road infrastructure collapsed. We are
reconstructing, and expanding federal
roads across the country.
82. We cannot go back to the old ways! Our
airport terminal buildings were dilapidated
and our airspace unsafe. We are fixing this.
83. We cannot go back to the old ways! Our
agricultural practices did not benefit our
farmers and our people. Fertilizer
distribution was a major source of fraud
and we were importing food more than our
budget can carry. Now we are on our way to
self-sufficiency in food production.
84. Do you want to go back to the old ways?
85. We cannot go back to the old ways,
where there were long queues at our filling
stations due to irregular supply of products
and our people were exploited.
86. We cannot go back to the old ways,
when women and youths were denied
opportunities in government and in
responsible positions.
87. Do you want to go back to the old ways?
88. We cannot go back to the old ways! We
had skewed distribution of tertiary
institutions. Whereas some states had more
than one degree awarding institution, some
had none. We have now made sure all
states have at least one Federal University.
89. We cannot go back to the old ways! Our
economy is now the largest in Africa. Once,
we were virtually importing everything, now
we are exporting several products,
including cement.
90. We cannot go back to the old ways! In
2009, average life expectancy was 47 years,
by the end of 2013, it was 52 years. Some of
our hospitals now perform open heart
surgeries, kidney transplants and other
challenging operations as we reposition our
health service to end decades of medical
tourism that drains our scarce resources.
91. We cannot go back to the old ways!
Together, in unity, we overcame Ebola, and
in the process demonstrated the strength of
the Nigerian spirit. And together, united, we
must maintain our vigilance.
92. Do you want to go back to the old ways?
93. We cannot go back to the old ways
where individual freedoms were trampled
upon and citizens were locked up for
expressing their views or criticising
government.
94. Do you want to go back to the old ways?
95. We cannot go back to the old ways! We
must continue to have free and fair
elections. We cannot go back to the era
where ballot box snatching and stuffing
became the norm. Where your votes never
counted.
96. Certainly, we cannot!
97. We have to move forward! Only
forward!!, my dear people, Forward!!!
98. In moving forward, I see a Nigeria that
thirsts for progress with children across the
nation, eager for knowledge and safely in
schools!
99. I see a Nigeria where all who have taken
up arms, would again embrace peace!
100. I see a Nigeria where our women can
aspire to any heights, without hindrance!

36. In terms of gas supply, we have grown
from less than 500 million cubic feet per
day, 4years ago, to about 1.5 billion cubic
feet per day currently. Our goal is to attain 4
billion cubic feet per day, over the next
4years.
37. We have changed the face of agriculture.
We moved agriculture away from a
development Programme to agriculture as a
business. My vision is to create wealth for
our people through agriculture.
38. We have focused on encouraging the
private sector to boost investments in the
agricultural sector. As a result, the number
of seed companies rose from five to eighty
in the past three years. Private sector
investment in the agricultural sector
expanded by $ US 5.6 billion across the
Agricultural value chain.
39. We ended decades of corruption in the
fertilizer and seed sectors. We developed a
transparent and efficient system of reaching
farmers directly with subsidized farm
inputs. Before our reforms, fertilizer
procurement and distribution took from the
needy and gave to the greedy. We restored
dignity back to farmers. Today, 14 million
farmers, of which 2 million are women,
access fertilizers with their mobile phones,
through an e-wallet system. Nigeria is the
first country in the world to develop an e-
wallet system to reach farmers with
subsidized farm inputs on their mobile
phones. Several African countries are now
borrowing this transparent and efficient e-
wallet system for their own countries.
40. Our national food production expanded
by an additional 21 million metric tons
between 2011 and 2014, a record, exceeding
our set target of 20 million metric tons set
for 2015. The Dangote Group, has
committed to invest $US 1 billion in
commercial rice production and processing.
With all these developments, we are
expected to be an exporter of rice in the
next five years. This will be a new dawn!
41. The benefits are showing on our food
imports. Our food import bill has declined
from 1.1 trillion Naira in 2009 to 684 billion
Naira by December 2013, even with our
increasing population, a reduction of 40%.
42. Nigeria met its Millennium Development
Goal One on reducing hunger and extreme
poverty, two years ahead of 2015 target set
by the United Nations, and was given an
award by the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations.
43. To sustain this trend, we are
encouraging young graduates through the
Nagropreneurs Programme to go into
commercial Agriculture. We are also
encouraging our students in Post Primary
Schools to embrace commercial Agriculture
through the National School Agriculture
Programme.
44. My dear people, corruption remains a
big challenge in our national life. It corrodes
our efforts at development and at
motivating competence in critical sectors of
our national growth. We have eradicated it
in the agricultural sector and we will surely
eradicate it in other sectors of our
economy.
45. Going forward, my focus is to continue
to reinforce institutions, systems, and
processes to tackle corruption, and also to
bring to justice those that perpetrate
corruption. Through the Integrated Payroll
and Personnel Information System (IPPIS),
we have weeded out 56,000 ghost workers
from the Federal Civil Service, saving 162
billion naira.
46. I have directed ICPC to bring the
perpetrators of this criminal act to book. Let
this be very clear, public officers must live
by example, fully accounting for the
national trust and resources in their care.
47. In our journey to progress, knowledge is
indispensable. Knowledge is power! This is
why my administration established 14 new
Universities out of which 12 are
conventional and two are specialized Police
and Maritime Universities. Under my watch,
every state in Nigeria, now has a Federal
University.
48. In addition, over 500billion naira have
been spent, through the Tertiary Education
Trust Fund (TETFund) and the special
NEEDS assessment fund on various projects
to increase access and improve the quality
of infrastructure at the tertiary level of our
education system.
49. To provide equal access and
opportunities in education and ensure that
no Nigerian child is left behind, we have
established and equipped 150 Almajiri
Schools across the Northern states and the
Out-of-School-Children Programme
including Specialized Boys and Girls
Schools across the country.
50. Fellow Nigerians, our country was faced
with a major National security,
humanitarian, and economic threat in the
form of the Ebola Virus Disease, which
arrived in the country on July 20, 2014, by
way of a foreign national, Mr Patrick Sawyer.
51. Realizing the imminent threat, I declared
a national emergency, pulling states, local
and federal government into action as well
as individual Nigerians to combat this
disease. Without the quick action of
patriotic Nigerians in the First Consultant
Hospital, as well as the co-operation of
Lagos and Rivers State, where the disease
occurred, working with the Federal Ministry
of Health and the co-operation of all
Nigerians we could not have succeeded in
overcoming this deadly disease. Fellow
Nigerians we stopped Ebola together.
52. Just as we stopped Ebola, we are on our
way to eradicating the Polio Virus in our
country. We have reduced the incident of
new Polio Virus from 300 in 2010, to 6 today.
53. My brothers and sisters, to encourage
entrepreneurship and self-reliance among
our teeming graduates, we have developed
creative opportunities for enterprise for our
young people.
54. Programmes such as YouWIN, the
Graduate Internship Scheme, the
Nagropreneurs Initiative, the 220 Billion
Naira Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Development Fund and the 3 Billion Naira
Grant to Nollywood are empowering our
graduates, the creative industry and other
young people to start up their own
businesses and employ others.
55. We have supported the growth of
industry through policy and action. We
launched The National industrial Revolution
Plan (NIRP), and the National Enterprise
Development Programme as key drivers to
bring about our desires in the industrial
sectors and to diversify our economy. Our
new National Automobile Policy is
transforming Nigeria into a vibrant hub for
the automobile industry. Our own Innoson
Motors is producing world standard
vehicles, and Nissan, Hyundai, and Kia,
have set up factories in Nigeria and are
employing thousands of our people.
56. Our support for cement production is
unprecedented. We have increased our
installed capacity from 16.5 million metric
tons per annum in 2011 to 39.5 million
metric tons per annum in 2014. Nigeria is
now exporting cement. We are moving
forward! We must produce what we
consume and consume what we produce.
57. Our efforts to create an enabling
environment for job creation in different
sectors of the economy including the MSME
sector, agriculture, housing and
manufacturing have yielded results.
Between the third quarter of 2012, when we
started tracking jobs created and the end of
2013, 1.9 million jobs were created. To
deepen our success in this area, I have
created a Presidential Jobs Creation Board
headed by the Vice President with the
mandate to create at least two million jobs a
year.
58. My brothers and sisters, our economy is
heading in the right direction and our
efforts are yielding positive results. Our
economy continues to grow at the rate of 6
to 7 percent annually, one of the highest in
the world. Our country is now the top
investment destination and the largest
economy in Africa, with a GDP of 80trillion
naira (510billion dollars) as well as the 26th
largest economy in the world.
59. As part of its efforts to support
inclusive growth and economic
development in Nigeria through the CBN,
my administration has created and
disbursed the sum of 200billion naira via
the Commercial Agric and Credit scheme,
300billion naira Power and Aviation fund,
220billion naira Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprise Fund, as well as 300 billion naira
rail sector refinancing facilities at single
digit interest rate. We will continue to
deepen the reforms in the financial sector,
in order to sustain the growth of our
economy and uplift our people from poverty
to prosperity.
60. Dear Compatriots, I promised as
President, that we would sanitize and
restore integrity in our electoral process, by
ensuring that our votes are not only
counted, but truly count. We have gone to
great length to ensure transparent, free, fair,
and credible elections. Elections have been
conducted across the country with local
and international election observers
testifying to their transparency.
61. On the international scene, we have
advanced our regional, continental and
global objectives. We have strengthened
our relationships with our neighbours and
in many instances supported them to
protect their democracy, security and
stability. We are serving for a second time
within a period of 4 years at the United
Nations Security Council. This is
unprecedented in our Nation’s history. My
brothers and sister, this is a growing
attestation of our country’s growing
influence.
62. In the first quarter of this year, our
country celebrated its centenary. To prepare
the nation for the challenges of the next
one hundred years, I convened a National
Conference where recommendations and
resolutions were reached towards a more
perfect union. We shall implement the
report.
63. Four years ago, I made a commitment to
advance the rise and rise of womanhood.
Today, I am glad that we have made
remarkable progress in this regard, trusting
in the potential of our women and reaping
from their dedication and ingenuity. I
believe that any nation that ignores
womanhood cannot achieve its full
potential. It is in this regard that I ensured
that women were given more opportunities
in government, and I have not been
disappointed.
64. Specifically, I doubled the percentage of
women in the cabinet and gave them more
challenging assignments.
65. The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), is
now admitting female cadets as regular
combatants and it is now possible for a
woman to rise through the ranks to the
peak in military service, and become a full
general.

16. Major developments in water include the
completion of 37 Dams and rehabilitation of
10, with several others on-going
construction. The flagship Kashimbila
Multipurpose Dam which is being built to
contain flood from Lake Nyos, is now at
90% completion. We have also completed
about 5,000 rural and semi urban water
schemes.
17. We are reforming the National Urban
Water supply programmes in 12 states, with
385 formal and informal irrigation projects,
covering a total land area of 118000 ha,
cultivated mostly by small holder farmers.
This has yielded over 3 million metric tons
of assorted grains and vegetables, with a
market value of about 45 billion naira.
18. Before the advent of this administration,
the Railway system was practically dead.
Today, we have revived the rail sector. The
narrow gauge line from Lagos to Kano has
been rehabilitated with improved coaches
providing regular services. The
rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maidug
uri rail line is progressing with the Port
Harcourt-Gombe segment as well as the
branch line from Kafanchan to Kaduna
expected to be completed and fully
operational by December 2014.
19. Already, work on the Abuja-Kaduna
standard gauge rail line, is progressing. The
tracks of the rail line will be completed by
December this year 2014. Upon completion
of the project in the first quarter of 2015, it
will be possible for Nigerians to live in
Kaduna and work in Abuja. The Itape-
Ajaokuta-Wari standard gauge line has
attained an advanced stage, with the track
completely laid. We hope to commence full
operation before the end of 2015.
20. Other segments of the new standard
gauge speed train network are planned with
contract already awarded for the Lagos –
Ibadan Segment. There will be more of such
modern and faster rail connections in the
coming years. Already, discussions are now
at advanced stage, for the Coastal rail line
that will traverse through 10 states, from
Lagos through the South-South and South-
East, all the way to Calabar.
21. My administration has successfully
completed the dredging of the lower River
Niger from Baro in Niger State to Warri in in
Delta State. The cheering news is that over
6.7 million passengers and over 1.6 million
tonnes of cargo have been moved through
this channel in less than three years.
22. I am happy to also report that our ports
now operate 24 hour service, which has led
to the reduction of clearing time and
improved efficiency.
23. When I assumed office in 2010, out of
the 35,000km of federal roads nationwide,
only about 5,000km were motorable. Today,
that number has increased to about
25,000km. We expect to complete the
remaining 10,000km in three years while
initiating new ones.
24. I made a commitment to build two new
major bridges across the River Niger and
River Benue. Today, the new bridge over the
River Benue, connecting Loko in Nassarawa
State to Oweto in Benue State has reached
an advance stage of completion, while work
has commenced on the Second Niger
Bridge.
25. Beyond these, my administration has
concluded plans to re-commence the
construction of Bodo-Bonny Road with
three major bridges on the alignment that
will link the Island of Bonny with Rivers
mainland.
26. Preliminary works have started on my
administration’s planned re-construction
and expansion of the Murtala Muhammed
International Airport Road in Lagos to a
world class entry point into our country.
Only a few months ago, work started on the
dualization of Kano-Katsina Road. While
many Nigerians are celebrating the marked
improvements on our roads, I want to
assure that it will get even better as we
move forward.
27. In the pursuit of an integrated
transportation system, we embarked on the
construction of five new Airport Terminal
Buildings and Air-field facilities. We are also
re-constructing existing ones. The re-
construction upon completion, will lead to
improved passenger processing, increased
cargo handling capacity and enhanced Air-
field facilities that meet international
standard and improves safety. These efforts
have been met with global
acknowledgement including the attainment
and retention of the FAA Category One
status.
28. In housing, we signed the National
Housing Policy to kick-start the framework
for providing more affordable homes for our
people. We have also expanded the
National Housing Fund to accommodate
more Nigerians. We have started a
revolution in the housing sector with the
start of the Nigerian Mortgage and
Refinanced Company (NMRC) a new
initiative of my administration, that will
enable more citizens in the lower income
bracket to become first time home owners.
29. Our partners such as the World Bank
group are supporting this with US300million
dollars interest free credit, while my
administration will back it with over
100billion naira in bonds. We are already
processing 66,000 mortgage applications
for our young people. We have amended
the PENCOM Act to enable the pension
funds invest in housing sector bonds. This
will create a boom in the housing sector.
30. In the Federal Capital Territory, we are
rapidly building a befitting National Capital
by expanding and providing new
infrastructure, developing ten new districts
and Satellite Towns to cater for the ever
increasing population. In no distant future,
you will be able to arrive at the Nnamdi
Azikiwe International Airport and proceed to
the city using the Abuja Light Rail. In
addition to providing durable health,
educational and transportation services, we
are also collaborating with Organized
Labour to build functional, affordable and
social housing in Abuja.
31. Other critical capital developments that
are being packaged by this Administration
include the development of the Ultra-
Modern World Trade Centre, the Abuja Town
Centre, the Jabi Lake Comprehensive
Centre, the Centenary City and the Land
Swap Districts. This private sector driven
infrastructural development will positively
change the skyline of the city and provide
the required office and residential
accommodation, shopping and recreation
as well as tourism and entertainment
facilities of the FCT.
32. In our determination to encourage much
greater participation of Nigerians in the oil
and gas industry, one of the first actions I
took, was the enactment of the Nigerian Oil
and Gas Industry Content Development Act.
As a result of this law, indigenous Nigerian
participation levels, in upstream and
downstream activities of the oil and gas
industry have increased by over 45%,
thereby increasing employment
opportunities for our youth.
33. We have also succeeded in eliminating
the long queues that previously
characterised our filling stations, through
regular and sustained product supply.
34. Gas infrastructure to ensure adequate
Gas to Power and Gas to Industry, is being
aggressively put in place. Over 450km of
gas pipelines have been installed over the
last 3years. Another 2,000km is planned
over the next 4years. Critical petrochemical
and fertilizer facilities have commenced
including the gas industrial park in Delta
State, for which I am scheduled to perform
the ground-breaking this Friday. This will
create millions of jobs and make Nigeria a
regional hub.
35. In addition, as a result of government
favourable policies the private sector is
investing over 12 billion dollars in the
petrochemical sector, over the next 4years.
This will surely create millions of jobs for
our people.

Address by
His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele
Jonathan, GCFR
On the Occasion of His Declaration of Intent
to Run for the 2015 Presidential Elections
under the Platform of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) Eagle Square, Abuja
Tuesday 11th November, 2014
Dear Compatriots:
1. Four years ago, precisely September 18,
2010; I stood in this Eagle Square, to offer
myself for election as the President of our
beloved country on the platform of our
great party; the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP).
2. Seven months after that declaration, you
elected me to lead this country with
overwhelming support from all parts of our
Nation. I remain grateful for the trust you
reposed in me to lead our Nation through
uncommon challenges in our march of
progress as a united and democratic
country.
3. Over the years, the Almighty God has
made it possible for me to develop a bond
with you and I am grateful for your support
and understanding in the difficult periods
we have journeyed through.
4. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, our
stewardship has not been without
challenges. We have had to deal with the
wave of insurgency that has swept through
some parts of our dear country. Only
yesterday, Government Science Secondary
School in Yobe State was bombed by
insurgents, killing our promising young
children who were seeking education to
build the country and support their parents.
Many Nigerians have lost their lives and
property to these mindless killings. Let me
crave the indulgence of all present here to
stand up to observe a minutes silence in
honour of these young lads who lost their
lives. Clearly, this has cast a dark cloud on
our Nation but we will surely win the war
against terror. A number of young men and
women have been kidnapped by these
criminal elements including our daughters
from Chibok. We will free our daughters and
defeat terrorism.
5. We are equipping the armed forces and
deploying special forces to engage the
terrorist and end this senseless war. We
must protect our country. We must save our
people. I will do everything humanly
possible to end this criminal violence in our
Nation.
6. To ensure the long term stability and
development of the affected areas,
government has launched three
programmes: The Presidential Initiative for
the North East, the Victim Support Fund and
the Safe School Initiative. The Presidential
Initiative for the Northeast is focused on
improving infrastructure and economic
growth in the region. The Safe School
Initiative is centred on creating a safe
environment to encourage our children in
the communities to acquire education. The
Victim Support Fund, a partnership with the
Private Sector, has raised about 60 billion
Naira, which will help to empower and
rehabilitate victims of terror. I promise the
victims of these dastardly acts that we will
continue to stand with you.
7. I am grateful to all Nigerians for standing
with me.
8. Let me also thank the leaders and elders
of our great party, the Peoples Democratic
Party, for the opportunity you have given to
me to serve our country, Nigeria.
9. I am overwhelmed by the trust,
confidence and support of the various
organs of our party, the Board of Trustees,
the National Caucus, the National Executive
Committee, the National Working
Committee, the PDP Governors Forum,
members of the PDP Caucuses of the
National Assembly, and others.
10. This day affords me the opportunity to
continue the conversation of development
we started together.
11. Infrastructure has been a major focus
area of my administration and so, we
pursued the power sector reform to this
point of irreversible progress. Nigeria has
undertaken a most transparent and
corruption free bidding process, attracting
global commendation. The on-going
450MW Azura Power Plant in Edo State is a
testimony to the success of this
transformation.
12. We have also resumed development of
our Hydro-Power potential, with the
construction of the 700MW Zungeru Hydro-
Power Plant, while construction work on the
3,050MW Mambilla Hydro-Power Plant is
about to take off.
13. Our power generation and distribution
companies have now been privatized. We
are firmly on the road to guaranteed regular
power supply in the months ahead. This our
bold move, is paying off!
14. We are committed to environmental
protection and conservation and reducing
vulnerability to climate change. In this
regard, we have embarked on a number of
projects across the country. Of particular
note is the African Great Green Wall
Programme, where we have released about
16 billion naira for implementation. The
project will create a green belt across 11
states from Kebbi to Borno.
15. In the past three and half years, the
water sector has witnessed unprecedented
improvement. Access to potable water is
now 67%, up from 58% in 2010, while
sanitation coverage is 41%, from 32% within
the same period.

I nominate CHIEFOLOLADE

What's ur perspective about LIFE?

Ballon d'Or holder Cristiano Ronaldo and four-time winner
Lionel Messi are among 23 players on FIFA's shortlist for
this year's award honouring the world's top player.
The list was compiled by the FIFA Football Committee with
the help of France Football. It will later be trimmed to three
finalists, with the winner announced at a ceremony in
January.
Messi won the award four straight years from 2009-2012,
while Ronaldo won it in 2008 and 2013. The award was
presented by solely by France Football until 2009, and the
news outlet joined with FIFA's Player of the Year Award for
the 2010 edition.
The list features 17 players from Europe, five from South
America and one from Africa (Yaya Toure). World cup
champions Germany are the most represented with six
entries.
All of the candidates play their club football in Europe, for
only eight different clubs, with Real Madrid and Bayern
Munich tied for the most with six each, followed by
Barcelona with four.
Two goalkeepers were named to the shortlist: Belgium's
Thibaut Courtois and Germany's Manuel Neuer.
The shortlist:
Gareth Bale, Wales, Real Madrid
Karim Benzema, France, Real Madrid
Diego Costa, Spain, Chelsea
Thibaut Courtois, Belgium, Chelsea
Angel Di Maria, Argentina, Manchester United
Mario Gotze, Germany, Bayern Munich
Eden Hazard, Belgium, Chelsea
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Sweden, Paris Saint-Germain
Andres Iniesta, Spain, Barcelona
Toni Kroos, Germany, Real Madrid
Philipp Lahm, Germany, Bayern Munich
Javier Mascherano, Argentina, Barcelona
Lionel Messi, Argentina, Barcelona
Thomas Muller, Germany, Bayern Munich
Manuel Neuer, Germany, Bayern Munich
Neymar, Brazil, Barcelona
Paul Pogba, France, Juventus
Sergio Ramos, Spain, Real Madrid
Arjen Robben, Netherlands, Bayern Munich
James Rodriguez, Colombia, Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, Real Madrid
Bastian Schweinsteiger, Germany, Bayern Munich
Yaya Toure, Ivory Coast, Manchester City
FIFA also released the 10 candidates for the Coach of the
Year award.
It included Joachim Low and Alejandro Sabella, the coaches
of World Cup finalists Germany and Argentina, as well as
the winners of the domestic club leagues in England
(Maneul Pellegrini), Germany (Pep Guardiola), Spain (Diego
Simeone) and Italy (Antonio Conte).
The list:
Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid
Antonio Conte, Juventus/Italy
Pep Guardiola, Bayern Munich
Jurgen Klinsmann, United States
Joachim Low, Germany
Jose Mourinho, Chelsea
Manuel Pellegrini, Manchester City
Alejandro Sabella, Argentina
Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid
Louis van Gaal, Netherlands/Manchester United

source: m.espn.go.com/soccer/story?storyId=2113523&top&wjb=

I don't actually know which section to post this but I learnt there is an ongoing protest going on in Offa by students of the institution in the town. Though yet to be confirmed, it was said that an accident caused by the police in the town stirred up the protest. Two students are said to have been killed: YET TO CONFIRM IT. For pictures freak I'm in my room so no picture.

How does it feel when u left all activities u ought to do early in the morning, e.g. EATING , just 4 u to get to the venue of the class and be denied entrance at 8:02am. What awkward feeling do u get.

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Today the 21st of August, I'm marking a year old on nairaland. I registered because I saw friend laughing because of funny comments by people on a certain post. When I collected the phone from him and read the comments also, I was stunned as a result of peoples comments, therefore, I picked up my NEW TECNO M3, logged in to the website, and I registered asap. Thank Mr Seun, for creating this page. My question and reason for this thread now is dat "What is your reason for joining this page"? Nairalander's response, let it flow in.

OP ur sense ehn, because u wan collect lik like and make FP see where u go waka pass, chai , chai DIARIS GOD OOOO

I remembered an advert this morning and I decided to Google search it.
It was this Indomie noodles advert “To me, to you, it’s up to us to make the world a better place”
Who remembered the “NO” advert of MTN of the lady that was met and asked for a date in a store that refused to accept but the guy manage to put his phone in her bag. If you remember you know how it ended.
I loved these two adverts so much, back then.
Now I love this latest Lipton yellow label tea advert, and also the Oral B tooth paste advert.
What's your own favorite advert back then and now.
twinstaiye Add yours.

Officers wey suppose dey border dey send stubborn EBOLA carriers trying to smuggle dem selves into the nation away. Dem dere dey decieve dem selves...

Howard Webb has ended his 25-year refereeing career after being appointed technical director of the official referees' association.
Webb has officiated 500 Premier League and Football League matches and the 2010 World Cup final.
The 43-year-old began his career in 1989, progressing through the Northern Counties and Football League to become a Select Group referee in 2003.
"I am very excited to start this new chapter in my career," said Webb.
Webb was involved in nine major international tournaments, taking charge in the Champions League final, and also officiated in every major domestic final.
During this year's World Cup in Brazil, he took charge in the Group C match between Colombia and Ivory Coast and the first knockout match between Brazil and Chile.
And in 2011 he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to football.

Howard Webb was awarded an MBE in 2011 for services to football
"Refereeing has given me so much and I think it's important that match officials who have had the rewards remain in the game to pass on their knowledge," he said.
As technical director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), Webb will be responsible for overseeing the technical direction and standards which govern match officials.
"The current Select Group are the best referees this country has ever produced and I am thrilled that I not only get the chance to continue working with them but also the opportunity to help develop the next generation of Select Group officials," he added.
"It's an incredibly positive working environment and we all have a common goal of improving refereeing."


http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28678139

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Liverpool midfielder
Steven Gerrard has
retired from
international duty.
Gerrard, who turned 34 in May this year,
captained England during a disappointing
2014 World Cup in which they crashed out of
the tournament at the group stage.
The Anfield veteran, who made his debut for
his country against Ukraine back in May
2000, represented the Three Lions 114 times
and scored 21 goals.
"This has been a very difficult decision, one
of the toughest I've had to make in my
career," Gerrard told the FA's official website.
"I have agonised over this since coming
back from Brazil and have spoken to family,
friends and people close to me in the game
before coming to this point.
"Most importantly, Brendan [Rodgers,
Liverpool manager] has been fantastic and
obviously I have to look after my body as
much as possible to ensure I can give
everything when I take to the field.
"To ensure I can keep playing to a high level
and giving everything to Liverpool Football
Club I believe this is the right decision, and
having Champions League football back at
Anfield is another big factor in my decision."

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abeg where 3rd mainland bridge...

Luis Suarez is on the
brink of officially
completing his
sensational transfer from Liverpool to
Barcelona after the terms of a deal worth just
over €88 million were agreed on Wednesday
night.
The agreement comes after a week of
negotiations between the clubs, with an
announcement expected in the coming days
- perhaps even within 24 hours.
Barcelona have captured Suarez in a straight
cash deal after agreeing to meet the release
clause in the Liverpool contract he signed
last December.
It is believed that Suarez will undergo initial
medical examinations from Barca doctors in
his native Uruguay, where he has been
staying following his country's elimination
from the World Cup.
Officials from the Catalan club have been
negotiating with their counterparts from
Merseyside in the last week over the
structure of payments in the deal, with
Liverpool pushing for a higher initial sum.
An agreement has now been reached and
the final formalities will be completed before
Suarez is announced as Barcelona's
marquee signing of the summer.
Barca will partly fund the signing of the 27-
year-old by selling Alexis Sanchez to
Arsenal. The Chile World Cup star will move
to Emirates Stadium after Arsenal agreed a
package worth €40m (£31.8m) with the
Spanish club.
Liverpool will now look to strengthen their
squad using some of the money from the
Suarez deal. The Merseysiders are on the
verge of completing a triple swoop for
Benfica winger Lazar Markovic, Lille striker
Divock Origi and Southampton defender
Dejan Lovren.



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Olusanya333: Yea Brother u see I think its Time we Make a change lk d Apostles did nd those pple cried "dey turned d world upside down". Seriously if a Sinner see Pst E.A Adeboye, Pst Kumuyi walking on leg to preach to him will he not be happy?nd now telling him dat Jesus Loves him more will he nt turn to Jesus? These are the changes i Vision to bring to pass nd i need brethens with d same Vision to win 4 Christ.

Thanks so much, make him understand.

Goshen360: Oh My God. ....Christians are the tree....that Christ cursed to wither? If he cursed Christians, he also died for the same people he cursed? I can't believe what I'm reading.

Again, you're using head knowledge and erroneous believe\teachings to explain scriptures. That scripture does not say Christians are the trees cursed in that context. You're doing everything to cover pastor Adeboye wrong teachings because you never believe he can be wrong and God can use another person to bring you to the knowledge of truth.

My church is Full life Gospel Church here in the States. Does that satisfy you because I just can't understand the role of my church in our discussion.

John 15:1-2 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.