Jonathan re-assures Nigerians of dividends of democracy

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By Umar Yusuf.

Yola— President Goodluck Jonathan has re-assured Nigerians that his administration will continue to deliver the dividends of democracy and good governance to ensure longer lasting democracy in the country.

Towards this end, the president stated that the Peoples Democratic Party,  PDP, government at the federal, states, and local governments are poised more than before to touch the lives of Nigerians through programmes and policies that had direct bearing on the people.



Jonathan gave the assurance, weekend, in Mayo-Kalaye, in Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State at a grand reception in honour of PDP National Chairman, Alhaji  Bamanga Tukur.

Represented at the occasion by Vice President Namadi Sambo, the president said all the three tiers of government in the federation had been directed to ensure full implementation of the campaign promises of the party.

He expressed regret that the power generation had remained the bane of the country's quest for industrial takeoff, but added that 10 new power plants were currently under construction across the country.

According to the President, most of the power plants had been completed awaiting commissioning while others are at completion stages.

Jonathan also disclosed that plans had been concluded for the construction of the Mambilla Plateau and Zungeru power plants that would generate 703,000 megawatts of electricity respectively.

Tukur announced that the party would undergo thorough restructuring for equity and transparency and enjoined all those who have left the party to come back.

He pledged to render selfless services to the government and people, noting that the task ahead could only be accomplished through collaborations of the stakeholders.

Governor Murtala Nyako expressed confidence on the ability of Tukur to take the PDP to its highest peak in view of his administrative track records and international connections.

The ceremony was attended by dignitaries from all walks of life including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, governors, ministers, members of the NASS, diplomats and PDP top hierarchy across the country.

Vanguard Nigeria