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2013: Jonathan reiterates commitment to FG’s
transformation Agenda
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African Examiner
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
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In his New Year message to Nigerians, President Goodluck
Jonathan has further stressed that his administration would focus
more on achieving his transformation agenda.

The president's promise was contained in a statement issued in
Abuja by the president’s Spokesman Dr Reuben Abati.

The message reads in full:

1.   I greet and rejoice with you all as we celebrate the advent of a
new year.

2.   I join you all in giving thanks to God Almighty for bringing us and
our beloved nation safely through the past year to the beginning of
2013 which, by His Grace, will be a much better year for us and our
country.

3.   In keeping with tradition, it is usual for individuals, institutions
and organizations to make resolutions and set agenda as a new
year begins, to guide their actions in the coming months.

4.   I have already given a clear indication of the Federal
Government’s agenda for 2013 in recent pronouncements. Our
objective for the year is to ensure by all possible means that more
of the programmes and projects envisioned by this administration,
and which are already being embarked upon are further brought on
stream within the next 12 months to meet the yearnings of our
people, and raise the quality of life.
5.    We have in the last year achieved a lot in terms of the positive
transformation of vital sectors of our national life such as public
infrastructure, power supply, oil and gas, transportation, education,
health and agricultural development. We will continue to work
diligently in 2013 to ensure that our efforts in these areas are
carried forward to full fruition in fulfillment of our promise of better
public services and improved living conditions for all Nigerians.

6.   We will give priority attention in the coming year to flood and
erosion control, the rehabilitation and expansion of existing federal
roads, improved power supply, as well as the continued
rehabilitation, upgrading and reactivation of the national rail network.

7.    Employment generation and wealth creation will also remain a
primary objective of our socio-economic agenda for 2013. Creating
more employment opportunities for our youth and graduates of our
universities is an imperative that will continue to underpin our drive
for massive economic growth, the rapid expansion of our
manufacturing and industrial base, and the productive
diversification of our national economy. In this regard, we will
continue to provide the necessary enabling environment for the
private sector to thrive.

8.   As peace and security remain pre-requisite conditions for the
full realization of our objectives, we will also do more in 2013 to
further empower our security agencies who are working in
collaborative partnerships with our friends in the international
community to stem the scourge of terrorism in our country and
enhance the security of lives and property in all parts of Nigeria.

9.   I also want to assure Nigerians that we will refuse to be
discouraged by those who have taken it upon themselves to pick on
every initiative and effort of this administration. We remain
resolutely committed to the rule of law, due process and fair play in
all circumstances. Our democracy continues to grow, and the scope
for human freedom continues to expand. It is an achievement that
we will continue to build upon.

10.       I say it again, we are determined to continue to push
forward. We will do more, not less. We will remain focused.

11.       For your part, dear compatriots, I urge that you all include in
your new year resolutions a commitment to do more this year to
support the implementation of the Federal Government’s Agenda
for National Transformation in every possible way. That is all I ask
for.

12.    The task of making our dear nation a much better place for
present and future generations cannot be left to government alone.
Leaders and followers alike have critical roles to play in our march
towards the fulfillment of our great national potentials.

13.    Let us all therefore resolve as we celebrate the new year to
place the higher interests of national unity, peace, stability and
progress above all other considerations and work harder in our
particular fields of human endeavour to contribute more significantly
to the attainment of our collective aspirations.

14.     I wish you all a happy and rewarding 2013.

15.     God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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