A pro-Jonathan group,the PDP Integrity Vanguard has said President Goodluck Jonathan is committed the Nigeria Project.And it is this commitment that explains the even distribution of projects across the country, the group said in a statement.
“President Goodluck Jonathan is committed to the Nigerian Project. That is why he has worked to ensure there is even distribution of development projects across the length a breadth of the country. The Nigerian project is our project. It is about a united Nigeria. If you believe in the Nigeria Project, you should put your vote Goodluck Jonathan”,the group said on Saturday.
“The Nigeria Project is about giving voice to every Nigerian to speak their minds on issues that concern them and contribute ideas to the development of the country. That is why President Jonathan signed the Freedom of Information Bill into Law in early 2011. Today, everyone can air theirs freely without fear of arrests intimidation. This is what democracy stands for. This is what the administration of Goodluck Jonathan has offered Nigerians in the past years: freedom to speak, freedom to think and freedom to express yourself. We implore you rise and be counted. Do not allow anybody or group of person to take this freedom away from you by any means. Nigeria belongs to you and you must take ownership of your country. Goodluck’s second term in office will consolidate freedom so that you can express your full potential an atmosphere of free enterprise.
The group urged Nigerians not to engage in violence “As you get your cards ready to vote PDP in the February 14 Presidential elections, we urge you not to be involved in any acts of violence in the cause of this elections. Nigeria is bigger than the dream and aspiration of any political party.
“Nigeria First. Nigeria Always. Think Nigeria.”
…Future Belongs To Nigerian Women And Youths
In a related development, the PDP Integrity Vanguard has asserted that Nigeria’s future belongs to women and the youths .”We dare to say that the women and youths of Nigeria are the future of our great nation. The way a society treats it women and youths determines whether it is serious about human development or not.
In the statement on Saurday also, it said “ The future of any society lies in the bosom of women and youths. Any leadership that is able to harness the rich resources of women and youths will attain greatness. The Goodluck Jonathan administration has shown uncommon commitment to the development of women and youths in Nigeria. More than ever before this administration has given opportunity for more women at the Federal Executive Council to prove their worth, and they have given good account of themselves.
“Whether it is in sports, education or agriculture, the Jonathan Administration has also shown commitment to youth development. Today many youth have taken to agriculture a d a business.
“Certainly, the 2015 general elections in Nigeria is about the future of women and youths. It is about the human development of women and youths. It is about assuring them of better education, ensuring that the private sector comes alive to provide employment for them, it’s also about giving them opportunity to participate in democratic process. This is the commitment of President Goodluck Jonathan. A vote for Jonathan is a vote for a sustained development of Nigerian women and youths.
“Nigerian Women and Youths, 2015 is your chance to make a point. Use your vote to determine your future. Vote wisely, but avoid violence of any kind. Nigeria first. Nigeria always.