Politic: My Plan For Nigerians After Leaving Office- GEJ
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday said his life after leaving
office next weekend will be dedicated to preaching peace among
Nigerians.
Jonathan stated this when he was conferred with the "2015 Epitome of
Peace Award in Nigerian Polity and Politics" by the Federal Capital
Territory Field Superintendent of the Apostolic Church of Nigeria,
Apostle John Akai Buzu, at the State House, Abuja. The President said
there are many Nigerians who have contributed immensely to peace in
the country and have not been honoured. He said: "You have noticed me
with my little contribution, not just because I am the President of
the country but because of an action I took that you believe saved
lives and you are honouring me. "To whom much is given, much is
expected. For you to honour me today, you have given me another
mandate to work harder to ensure that we as Nigerians continue to live
in peace. "One thing I have decided I will do after leaving office is
to talk to faithful of all religions – Christians, Muslims and other
religions, on the need for Nigerians to live in peace. "This is
because when there is crisis in any part of the country, nobody can
practice his own religion. If there is crisis anywhere, people cannot
go to the mosque nor can they go to the church.
"We need peace in this country, no matter our religious persuasion or
belief. That will be one of my main commitments when I leave office –
to reduce discrimination in this country based on religious divides or
ethnicity. "I believe I will have so many apostles that will follow me
to do that."
Buzu said the award was in recognition of Jonathan's outstanding
leadership qualities, great strides, impactful contributions and
laudable achievements as President of Nigeria.
Jonathan, he said, has distinguished himself as a selfless servant
leader with a large heart and a great sense of commitment towards the
wellbeing, development, unity and progress of the nation.
office next weekend will be dedicated to preaching peace among
Nigerians.
Jonathan stated this when he was conferred with the "2015 Epitome of
Peace Award in Nigerian Polity and Politics" by the Federal Capital
Territory Field Superintendent of the Apostolic Church of Nigeria,
Apostle John Akai Buzu, at the State House, Abuja. The President said
there are many Nigerians who have contributed immensely to peace in
the country and have not been honoured. He said: "You have noticed me
with my little contribution, not just because I am the President of
the country but because of an action I took that you believe saved
lives and you are honouring me. "To whom much is given, much is
expected. For you to honour me today, you have given me another
mandate to work harder to ensure that we as Nigerians continue to live
in peace. "One thing I have decided I will do after leaving office is
to talk to faithful of all religions – Christians, Muslims and other
religions, on the need for Nigerians to live in peace. "This is
because when there is crisis in any part of the country, nobody can
practice his own religion. If there is crisis anywhere, people cannot
go to the mosque nor can they go to the church.
"We need peace in this country, no matter our religious persuasion or
belief. That will be one of my main commitments when I leave office –
to reduce discrimination in this country based on religious divides or
ethnicity. "I believe I will have so many apostles that will follow me
to do that."
Buzu said the award was in recognition of Jonathan's outstanding
leadership qualities, great strides, impactful contributions and
laudable achievements as President of Nigeria.
Jonathan, he said, has distinguished himself as a selfless servant
leader with a large heart and a great sense of commitment towards the
wellbeing, development, unity and progress of the nation.
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