President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday
held talks with United States President Barack Obama in New York ahead of the
68th session of the United Nations.
Jonathan, at the talks, called for a
stronger global consensus and determination to end the scourge of terrorism as
quickly as possible.
A statement from the Special Adviser
to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, disclosed that
Jonathan and Obama condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Nairobi, Kenya.
Jonathan said unless the
international community unites and deploys its enormous resources to eradicate
terrorism, it would continue to be embarrassed by outrages such as the heinous
attack on defenceless shoppers in Nairobi.
He expressed appreciation for the
support and assistance Nigeria had been receiving from the US in the fight
against domestic terrorism.
Jonathan, however,
added that Nigeria would welcome more bilateral collaboration in the campaign.
The President also said that his
administration intends to strengthen Nigeria’s relations with the US in the
areas of trade and economic development.
In the same vein, Jonathan assured
Obama of his commitment to the continuous strengthening of Nigeria’s electoral
processes and the country’s democratic institutions.
He also applauded Obama’s Power
Africa and Youth Leadership Initiatives, noting that both schemes would
complement aspects of his administration’s agenda for national transformation.
Obama had while welcoming Jonathan to
the meeting at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, described Nigeria as a
critical partner of the US in Africa.
He assured Jonathan that the US would
continue to cooperate with Nigeria in all possible areas, including the war
against domestic and global terrorism.
Jonathan’s delegation to the meeting
with Obama included the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Prof. Viola
Onwuliri, Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, Prof. Adebowale Adefuye,
the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Allison Madueke, and the
Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Ibrahim Dankwambo.
The US Secretary of State, Mr. John
Kerry and Obama’s National Security Adviser, Ms. Susan Rice, were also present
at the talks.
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Carry dey go. Ur name goodluck will forever follow you. I never liked you frm d onset but aft observing you under pressure frm rebel govs, pdp, boko haram, the north and other who want to run you out of town, despite the fact they haven't performed beta than you, I give u kudos
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ReplyDeleteGoodluck has done creditably well even more than his predecessors under a shorter spell on the exalted seat of the Presidency. His critics has not done any better and some of them if given the opportunity will do far worse. Goodluck has proved his nay sayers wrong at every turn. Some say he is a weak President, but i dont see any weakness in him in the way he has been decisive in piloting the affairs of Government in the face of daunting opposition. Infact he has come out stronger and battle hardened. His administration will be remembered atleast as of date to have conducted the most free and fair elections in Nigeria, radical changes in Power generation and distribution, revolutionizing of Agriculture, and to have piloted the affairs of the nation under some of the most turbulent times in Nigeria's history! WELDONE GEJ!
ReplyDeleteThe above comments summarises my contribution,I couldnt have said it better! Weldone guys.GEJ 2015! The. G7 governors can go and hug transformer for all we care
ReplyDeleteThis govt has not given Nigerians anything remakable except cry and sorrows.well as for G/L and S/S they have done the best they can do to us here we say by by we would see how they can contest election and win again in Nigeria.
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