By Oghenekevwe Laba
President Goodluck Jonathan has affirmed that the Federal Government of Nigeria has achieved much in 2012 in accordance to his administration promise in creating a better life for Nigerians, just as he divulged areas his government would place more priorities in order to further improve the standard of living of Nigerian.
Making the disclosure in his New Message made available to Urhobotoday via email, Jonathan disclosed that his administration in the last five years had achieved a lot in terms of the positive transformation of vital sectors of the peoples’ national life such as public infrastructure, power supply, oil and gas, transportation, education, health and agricultural development, adding that his administration would continue to work diligently in 2013 to ensure that their efforts in these areas are carried forward to full fruition in fulfillment of promise of better public services and improved living conditions for all Nigerians.
“ I have already given a clear indication of the Federal Government’s agenda for 2013 in recent pronouncements. Our objective for the year is to ensure by all possible means that more of the programmes and projects envisioned by this administration, and which are already being embarked upon are further brought on stream within the next 12 months to meet the yearnings of our people, and raise the quality of life. We will give priority attention in the coming year to flood and erosion control, the rehabilitation and expansion of existing federal roads, improved power supply, as well as the continued rehabilitation, upgrading and reactivation of the national rail network.
“Employment generation and wealth creation will also remain a primary objective of our socio-economic agenda for 2013. Creating more employment opportunities for our youth and graduates of our universities is an imperative that will continue to underpin our drive for massive economic growth, the rapid expansion of our manufacturing and industrial base, and the productive diversification of our national economy. In this regard, we will continue to provide the necessary enabling environment for the private sector to thrive,” Jonathan promised, adding that his Government would also do more in 2013 to further empower our security agencies who are working in collaborative partnerships with Nigerians in the international community to stem the scourge of terrorism in the country and enhance the security of lives and property in all parts of Nigeria.
“I also want to assure Nigerians that we will refuse to be discouraged by those who have taken it upon themselves to pick on every initiative and effort of this administration. We remain resolutely committed to the rule of law, due process and fair play in all circumstances. Our democracy continues to grow, and the scope for human freedom continues to expand. It is an achievement that we will continue to build upon. I say it again, we are determined to continue to push forward. We will do more, not less. We will remain focused,” Jonsthan vowed.