Determination unshakable:
Date
2013
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Abuja: 16 Thames Street. New Extension 7 Maitama, Clear Coast Communications Ltd,
Abstract
Presidential addresses; Extempore speeches.
Description
In this collection of speeches, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, ‘President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has carefully outlined his thoughts and dreams for the country. He assumed leadership of the world’s biggest b a country in the most unusual circumstances. His predecessor. Alhaji Uma Musa Yar’Adua, had suddenly fallen ill and travelled out for medical attention. There was a serious constitutional crisis following his inability to write a letter that would formally transfer power to his then Vice-President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.
However, as soon as the crisis was resolved with the proclamation of Dr. Jonathan as Acting President in January 2010, he assumed the leadership of our country with clear determination to succeed. Right from his first address to the nation, he began to reveal his thoughts on how Nigeria can become great among the comity of nations. He spoke about the urgency of addressing infrastructural needs so that the economy can be on sound footing. He also promised to pursue the amnesty programme for Niger Delta militants in the national interest.