Below is President Goodluck Jonathan’s inauguration address on the occasion of his swearing-in as President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria on May 29, 2011 and well a Score Card to his very own Words (What we have to say)
President Jonathan taking his oath of office.
Your Excellencies, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, earlier this year, over seventy-three million eligible Nigerians endured all manner of inconvenience just to secure their voters cards,in order to exercise the right to choose those that will govern them.
173 Million: All of which you have failed Mr President
ScoreCard: FailedAt the polls, we saw the most dramatic expressions of the hunger for democracy. Stories of courage and patriotism were repeated in many ways, including how fellow citizens helped physically challenged voters into polling stations to enable them exercise their franchise. The inspiring story of the one hundred and three year-old man, and many like him across the country, who struggled against the physical limitations of age to cast their vote, is noteworthy.
But what have they been repayed with 1 year after office Mr president? Their Children's still lack, No jobs for them, there own pension not paid, Many of them are dead due to Hunger
ScoreCard: FailedSuch determination derives from the typical Nigerian spirit of resilience in the face of the greatest of odds. That spirit has, over the years, stirred our hopes, doused our fears, and encouraged us to gather ourselves to build a strong nation even when others doubted our capacity.
Mr President, Everytime we have had hope and with you we had one new and greater hope but today , you have emptied that Jar of Hope, Trust and Confidence in you. Right now, You are the Most President to have dashed more hopes than ever
ScoreCard: FailedToday, our unity is firm, and our purpose is strong. Our determination unshakable. Together, we will unite our nation and improve the living standards of all our peoples whether in the North or in the South; in the East or in the West. Our decade of development has begun. The march is on. The day of transformation begins today.We will not allow anyone exploit differences in creed or tongue, to set us one against another. Let me at this point congratulate the elected Governors, Senators, members of the House of Representatives and those of the States Houses of Assembly for their victories at the polls.
Wait, Wait, Wait: Unity is long gone no thanks to Boko-Haram. How have you United a Nation where there is daily scoreboard of deaths and standard of living has no + index, Its still failing Mr Oga Presido
ScoreCard: FailedI am mindful that I represent the shared aspiration of all our people to forge a united Nigeria: a land of justice, opportunity and plenty. Confident that a people that are truly committed to a noble ideal, cannot be denied the realization of their vision, I assure you that this dream of Nigeria, that is so deeply felt by millions, will indeed come to reality.
"I am mindful that I represent the shared aspiration" - We believed that once not anymore, Now we know you either don't have a mind of your own or you have a puppet Master because we cant see you driving any , any dream at all
ScoreCard: FailedA decade ago, it would have been a mere daydream to think that a citizen from a minority ethnic group could galvanize national support, on an unprecedented scale, to discard ancient prejudices, and win the people’s mandate as President of our beloved country. That result emanated from the toil and sacrifice of innumerable individuals and institutions, many of whom may never get to receive public appreciation for their effort.
Oga, we have seen where that pity has gotten us to, we taught someone who understood will make the difference but lai lai, You sef be Scam. I am sure we will not make that mistake again. "Never trust a Politician who says he has no shoe growing up"- Na wash
ScoreCard: FailedOnly a couple of days ago, I received an entry on my Facebook page. It was sent by Mr. Babajide Orevba. He wrote to inform me that I had lost a great fan. That fan was his father, Mr. Emmanuel Bamidele Orevba. The deceased, the son told me, was no politician, but had campaigned enthusiastically for my ticket. Tragically, overwhelmed by the joy of our victory, he collapsed, and passed on three days later. I pray God Almighty to grant his soul eternal rest.
And that dead man died for nothing because even the remaining fan base are in pain all over the nation. No be the facebook you recieve "curse" pass?
ScoreCard: FailedThe success of the 2011 elections and the widespread acclaim which the exercise received was due to the uncommon patriotism and diligence exhibited by many Nigerians, including members of the Armed Forces, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and others. Unfortunately, despite the free, fair and transparent manner the elections were conducted, a senseless wave of violence in some parts of the country led to the death of ten members of the NYSC and others. These brave men and women paid the supreme sacrifice in the service of our fatherland. They are heroes of our democracy. We offer our heartfelt prayers and condolences in respect of all those who lost their lives.
NYSC, the story we know is that this brave men and women were killed, raped, not paid their common allawee and finish to a Job Market with no Jobs
ScoreCard: FailedIn the days ahead, those of us that you have elected to serve must show that we are men and women with the patriotism and passion, to match the hopes and aspirations of you, the great people of this country. We must demonstrate the leadership, statesmanship, vision, capacity, and sacrifice, to transform our nation. We must strengthen common grounds, develop new areas of understanding and collaboration, and seek fresh ideas that will enrich our national consensus.
"patriotism, passion, leadership, statesmanship, vision, capacity, and sacrifice" - Mr President, these are luxury words and try not to use them again because You and your entire cabinet are really short of these things, where is the sacrifice if N1bn is to be used to feed Aso Rock alone in one year when people are there without food?
ScoreBard: FailedIt is the supreme task of this generation to give hope to the hopeless, strength to the weak and protection to the defenceless.
That which you have failed in the past 365 days + your days as Acting President Anyway
ScoreCard: FailedFellow citizens, the leadership we have pledged is decidedly transformative. The transformation will be achieved in all the critical sectors, by harnessing the creative energies of our people.
Nothing has changed, at least i have not seen it, Electricity is still bad! Potable water remains a dream! Insecurity is sky-high! What is it that the Jonathan administration would be celebrating? The scores killed by Boko Haram? The disoriented, hungry and willing but unemployed Nigerian youths? The pension scam or its twin, the subsidy probe roguery? The un-motorable roads?
ScoreCard: Minus FailedWe must grow the economy, create jobs, and generate enduring happiness for our people. I have great confidence in the ability of Nigerians to transform this country. The urgent task of my administration is to provide a suitable environment, for productive activities to flourish. I therefore call on the good people of Nigeria, to enlist as agents of this great transformation.
We kuku enlist as change agents, we know see action because we were deceived because today environment is not suitable, the fear of ones life and death by Hunger is looming in the skies.
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My dear countrymen and women, being a Nigerian is a blessing. It is also a great responsibility. We must make a vow that, together, we will make the Nigerian Enterprise thrive.
Sorry Boss, the only Enterprise that is thriving well is the PDP pockets and yours i believe
ScoreCard: FailedThe leadership and the followership must strive to convert our vast human and natural resources into the force that leads to a greater Nigeria. The Nigeria of our dreams must be built on hard work and not on short cuts. Let me salute the Nigerian workers who build our communities, cities and country. They deserve fair rewards, and so do the women that raise our children, and the rural dwellers that grow our food.
And Sir, the only rewarded people in your administration are the unrewardable, Where is our Subisdy Money - Stolen, Pension Money - Missing, Oil Money itself - Shared, Why is the leadership you talked about?
Scorecard: FailedThe moment is right. The signs are heart-warming. We are ready to take off on the path of sustained growth and economic development. In our economic strategy, there will be appropriate policy support to the real sector of the economy, so that Small and Medium Enterprises may thrive. Nigeria is blessed with enormous natural wealth, and my Administration will continue to encourage locally owned enterprises to take advantage of our resources in growing the domestic economy. A robust private sector is vital to providing jobs for our rapidly expanding population. But this must be a collaborative effort.
I dare say the moment was wrong and we might all think back now that we voted for the wrong person who never really understood what we wanted, or knew but has no clue as to getting it done. Sweet words don't get the job done
ScoreCard: FailedWe must form technical and financial partnerships with global businesses and organizations. We live in an age where no country can survive on its own; countries depend on each other for economic well-being. Nigeria is no different. Returns on investment in Nigeria remain among the highest in the world. We will continue to welcome sustainable investment in our economy.
All of which included Borrow Money and borrow more money, What happened to all the treasury money before? And in partneship, you meant Privatizing Nigeria because it sure looks like your plan.
ScoreCard: FailedWe will push programs and policies that will benefit both local and foreign businesses, but we must emphasize mutual benefits and win-win relationships. The overall ongoing reforms in the banking and financial sectors are therefore designed to support the real sector of the economy.
Programs and Policies, So far have only been done in your Backyard sir because if they were done and we missed it, It didn't reflect on the people
ScoreCard: FailedTo drive our overall economic vision, the power sector reform is at the heart of our industrialization strategy. I call on all stakeholders, to cooperate with my administration, to ensure the success of the reforms.
ScoreCard: FailedOver the next four years, attention will be focused on rebuilding our infrastructure. We will create greater access to quality education and improved health care delivery. We will pay special attention to the agricultural sector, to enable it play its role of ensuring food security and massive job creation for our people.
After One year, Nothing what then is the hope for the next three years?The creation of the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority will immensely contribute to strengthening our fiscal framework, by institutionalizing savings of our commodity-related revenues. With this mechanism in place, we will avoid the boom and bust cycles,and mitigate our exposure to oil price volatility.
The lesson we have learnt is that the resolution of the Niger Delta issue is crucial for the health of the nation’s economy. In the interest of justice, equity and national unity, we shall actively promote the development of the region. I believe that peace is a necessary condition for development.
And now there is the Boko-Haram which you have not been able to hold down for a whole year.
ScoreCard: FailedFellow citizens, in every decision, I shall always place the common good before all else. The bane of corruption shall be met by the overwhelming force of our collective determination, to rid our nation of this scourge. The fight against corruption is a war in which we must all enlist, so that the limited resources of this nation will be used for the growth of our commonwealth.
Hahahahahah, Subsidy is a simple case of this for your dis-trust, 1.3Trillin, where e dey?I am confident that we have every reason to lookto the future with hope. We owe ourselves and posterity the duty of making this country respectable in the comity of nations. Nigeria, as a responsible member of the international community, will remain committed to the maintenance of global peace and security. We will continue to play an active role in the United Nations. Our role in the African Union, ECOWAS, and the Gulf of Guinea will be enhanced to ensure greater human and energy security.
Im sorry sir, With you at the helms, the future we are looking at is not good at all, we see disaster, more hunger, corruption higher than before, Destruction, terrorism rise and no peace. Funny how we run to bring security to other nations when we live in insecurity. Na only prayers Naija peeps dey pray
ScoreCard: FailedYour Excellencies, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a new dawn for Africa. We fought for decolonization.We will now fight for democratization. Nigeria, in partnership with the African Union, will lead the process for democracy and development in Africa. In particular, we will support the consolidation of democracy, good governance and human rights in the continent. Africa must develop its vast resources to tackle poverty and under-development.
Decolonization and Democratilzation: Looks like our two biggest mistake so farConscious of the negative effect of insecurity on growth and development, my Administration will seek collaboration at bilateral and multilateral levels, to improve our capability in combating trans-border crimes. In this regard, we will intensify our advocacy against the illicit trades in small arms and light weapons, which have become the catalyst for conflicts on the African continent. All Nigerian diplomatic missions abroad are to accord this vision of defending the dignity of humanity the highest priority.
ScoreCard: FailedMy fellow countrymen and women, Nigeria is not just a land of promise; it shall be a nation where positive change will continue to take place, for the good of our people. The time for lamentation is over. This is the era of transformation. This is the time for action. But Nigeria can only be transformed if we all play our parts with commitment and sincerity. Cynicism and skepticism will not help our journey to greatness. Let us all believe in a new Nigeria. Let us work together to build a great country that we will all be proud of. This is our hour.
O Boy, the hour has passed ooo and we have not seen anything, The next hour is here and we have lost all HopeFellow Compatriots, lift your gaze towards the horizon. Look ahead and you will see a great future that we can secure with unity, hard work and collective sacrifice.
Which Horizon, The one wey we look wey dey empty. We expected to move forward and when we look back see you, na back you dey carry us go.Join me now as we begin the journey of transforming Nigeria.
· I will continue to fight, for your future, because I am one of you.
· I will continue to fight, for improved medical care for all our citizens.
· I will continue to fight for all citizens to have access to first class education.
· I will continue to fight for electricity to be available to all our citizens.
· I will continue to fight for an efficient and affordable public transport system for all our people.
· I will continue to fight for jobs to be created through productive partnerships.
Lie, Lie and Lie
ScoreCard: FailedYou have trusted me with your mandate,and I will never, never let you down.
But we have been let down sir
ScoreCard: FailedI know your pain, because I have been there. Look beyond the hardship you have endured. See a new beginning;a new direction;a new spirit.
Na lie
ScoreCard: FailedNigerians, I want you to start to dream again. What you see in your dreams, we can achieve together. I call upon all the Presidential candidates who contested with me to join hands with us as we begin the transformation of our country.
Mr President, We saw things 1 year ago but today we have lost all the Dreams with you, We only dream our own dreams now>>>
Even If My President read his
Candidacy Speech in 2010, He will know he has not delivered to Nigerians
I don't care what anybody says, Its not a day job we know but i don't think we have moved anyway like forward in the past 1 Year and we have seen enough in 13 years so if we cant see changes - It simply means the man at the helms isnt working - PERIOD.
I will end this as a Hopeful Nigerian: I know Nigerian will be great but it will take a great percentage of us doing the right thing at the right time starting with our Leaders [Leaders: please, please work for the future], I still believe, even though this Administration has not giving me much hope, I believe and we will keep working, keep Praying, Keep fighting, Keep Shouting till we get to the Promise Land.
Happy Democracy Day to Mr President and my fellow Nigerians.
June 22, 2012, 09:21:06 AM