OBASANJO’S ADMINISTRATION POLICIES CONTINUE – JONATHAN

President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday that his administration would continue to build on the foundation laid during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s regime for the transformation of the country.

The President made the statement in Abeokuta at a civic reception organised for Obasanjo by the South-West Zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in recognition of his contribution to the party and the nation.

Jonathan, who was represented by the Vice –President, Namadi Sambo, noted that Obasanjo, during his administration, had laid a solid foundation for successive governments in Nigeria through initiation and implementation of great policies.

The President, who described Obasanjo as a national Icon and an outstanding Nigerian statesman, said his administration would not deviate from the core values of Obasanjo’s administration.

 ``I want to tell you that we shall continue to implement the fantastic programmes and it shall transform Nigeria as one of the most developed countries of the world.

``We are committed to implementing the manifestoes of our great party, the PDP, which Baba Obasanjo was instrumental to drawing,’’ Jonathan said.

He argued that Obasanjo, through his selfless service to Nigeria, had secured an important position in the history of the country, adding that he was worth celebrating.

 The President gave assurance that his administration was already addressing major hindrances to the development of the nation.

He noted that government’s interventions in the area of power, agriculture, health and infrastructure, among others, were already yielding positive results. 

Source: Leadership