He was received at the airport by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Nurudeen Mohammed, and the Nigerian Ambassador to France, Hakeem Suleiman
Browsing: Goodluck Jonathan
“The President also urges Chief Obiano to commit himself fully to the further socio-economic development of all parts of Anambra State and the protection of the interests of all citizens of the state irrespective of their party affiliations or political loyalties
Welcoming the diplomatic representatives to Nigeria, President Jonathan urged them to do their best to further strengthen the existing cordial relations between Nigeria and their respective countries
The President made the disclosure in a remark at the launch of the third edition of YouWiN at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa
The statement explained that the President was treated for sudden onset of severe abdominal pains while in London
Governors Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State and Kashim Shettima of Borno State as well as the ministers of Finance, Petroleum, Trade and Investment and Information and Technology are expected to brief the council on their responsibilities
The ceremony was held in the absence of the President, who had left for London to preside over a three-day meeting of Honourary International Investors’ Council
Issues on the agenda of the meeting include generating long-term affordable finance for Nigeria’s real sector, developing Nigeria’s private equity and venture capital sectors to attract more foreign investments as well as Nigeria’s information and communications technology master-plan
In a statement on his behalf by his spokesperson, Dr. Reuben Abati, Jonathan described the claim by Lamido as “grossly irresponsible”
President Jonathan, who was represented as the event by his Senior Special Assistant (Youth and Student Matters), Jude Imagwe, however, urged the youth to position themselves and be disposed to work towards fulfilling their destinies by developing themselves in various skills, which could make them self-reliant
“It is no longer fashionable today to see the military parading themselves as the custodians of political power. Rather, it is fashionable for the military to embrace the protection, preservation and total respect for constitutional order and democracy in order to build a prosperous and an egalitarian society,” President Jonathan said at the session, which was also attended by members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of civil society organisations
“I thank the distinguished senators for the constancy of their support, please accept the assurances of my highest consideration
In a letter to the Senate, dated October 22, 2013, and titled: “Request for inclusion of Lagos State Development Policy Operation II (DPO) Into the 2012-2014 Medium Term Borrowing Plan of the Federal Government”, the President explained that the loan will be the second tranche of $200 million to be collected by the Lagos State Government out of the total credit amount of $600 million granted it by World Bank in 2010
The five permanent Council members, which each wield the power of veto are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States
Speaking after receiving a briefing from the Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, on the Africa Legislative Summit, which is scheduled to hold in Abuja from November 10 to 13, 2013, President Jonathan said that legislation must be seen as a vital democratic tool that enables speedy and inclusive development
Speaking at an audience with a delegation from the Nigerian Medical Association, President Jonathan described the recommendation of a special fund that will give low interest loans for the establishment of state-of-the-art medical facilities as a creative idea that will receive appropriate consideration from government
Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the President of the NFF, Aminu Maigari, eulogised Jonathan for his special interest in the Super Eagles game against Ethiopia in the World Cup qualifier and his fatherly love that has seen the Federal Government more than ever committed to adequate preparation of all the various National Teams for international competitions, followed by ample reward of excellence
Basking heavily in the euphoria of goodwill that brought the president into office in 2011, the Jonathan presidency has, within two years after election, expended its goodwill among the Nigerian electorate in a scale so high as to win a Guinness Record of political capital diminution
On behalf of himself, his family and the Federal Government, President Jonathan extended condolences to all families who lost members in the plane crash and the government and people of Ondo State who have been plunged into sorrow yet again while preparing to lay their former Governor, Dr. Olusegun Agagu, to rest
The President said this on Sunday at the 53rd Independence anniversary Interdenominational Service held at the Ecumenical Centre, Abuja