I won’t fail Nigerians, Jonathan pledges

President Goodluck Jonathan has said he will vigorously
implement policies and programmes that will ensure rapid
development of the country’s solid minerals and agriculture,
promising not to disappoint the people if re-elected.
The president spoke in Zamfara where he a was also
conferred with the traditional tittle of Garkuwan Manoma.
“If re-elected as the next president of this country, I will
ensure rapid transformation as part of measures to address
present and future vacuum of the oil revenue shortfall, as I
promise that I will not fail Nigerians,” he said.
Speaking during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
campaign rally held yesterday in Gusau, Zamfara State capital,
Jonathan said the Federal Government had concluded plans to
collaborate with states blessed with commercial mineral
resources with a view to ensuring full development of the
sector.
He assured Nigerians that if given a second-term mandate, he
would not fail in addressing issues bordering on security, the
economy and job creation irrespective of political zones.
“ I want to thank you for the honour and warm reception given
to me. It is part of our plan to support the state in developing
mineral resources that are in abundant in the state,” he said.
Jonathan declared that he was passionately committed to the
development of the nation’s solid mineral sector because of
its huge potential for boosting the national economy.
He insisted that his government had done a lot under its
agricultural transformation agenda through the provision of
free tractor services to farmers in the country, in addition to
provision of enough fertilizers across the country.
Earlier on speaking,the zamfara state governorship candidate
Alhaji Mamuda Aliyu shinkafi thanked the President for the
visit and wished him peaceful and successful campaign
activities.
According to him, Zamfara being Farming as our pride will not
forget his support to agricultural sector and SURE –P
programme which impacted many citizens.
Meanwhile,the Emir of Gusau Alhaji kabir Danbaba has
announced a traditional title to President Goodluck Ebele
Jonathan as Garkuwan Manoman Zamfara [Meaning: Shield of
Zamfara farmers].
The president was accompanied by his Vice President Namadi
Sambo, National PDP chairman, Adamu Mu’azu,Minister of
defence Aliyu Gusau,special duties minister Tanimu Turaki and
top politicians in the country.