Saturday, May 23, 2015
President Jonathan To Take Dbanj's Job After Leaving Office
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday said his major commitment after leaving office on May 29 is to engage religious and ethnic leaders across the country on the need to allow peace to reign.
One individual who has continually referred to himself as a Peace Ambassador is pop star Dbanj who is also an associate of the outgoing president.
The President said he took the decision because of his strong belief that Nigerians could only practise their different religions in an atmosphere of peace.
Jonathan stated this shortly after he was presented with the 2015 Epitome of Peace Award by the Field Superintendent of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory Field, Apostle John Buzu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Jonathan said the award, which was in recognition of the step he took after the March 28 presidential election, had further spurred him into doing more for the country.
He said he would work hard to reduce religious and racial discrimination in the country after leaving office, expressing the hope that people would be ready to join him in the crusade.
Jonathan said, "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 be talking 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 practise his own religion. If there is crisis anywhere, people cannot go to the mosque; they cannot 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. I believe I will have so many apostles that will follow me to do that."
While thanking the church for considering him fit for the award, the President noted that a number of Nigerians make extraordinary contributions to national development daily, but they go unnoticed.
He added that a few of them, including himself, were luckier because their contributions were noticed.
The President, who was presented with a white shirt and suit which the church said connote peace, a medal as well as a plaque, said the items would be displayed conspicuously in a presidential museum or library which he would put in place after leaving office.
"I am grateful for the insignia given to me. The plaque, the medal and the dress are quite unique. They will be very conspicuous in my presidential museum or library so that even after 50 years, people will still see and appreciate what you have done today even if I have left this world and have gone beyond."
Shortly before presenting the award, Buzu said it was in recognition of Jonathan's outstanding leadership qualities, strides, contributions and laudable achievements as the President of the country.
He said Jonathan had proven to be an excellent leader and a wonderful asset to the country.
Buzu added that one excellent quality that distinguished the President for the award was the legacy of peace which he had bequeathed to Nigeria.
Jonathan stated this shortly after he was presented with the 2015 Epitome of Peace Award by the Field Superintendent of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory Field, Apostle John Buzu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Jonathan said the award, which was in recognition of the step he took after the March 28 presidential election, had further spurred him into doing more for the country.
He said he would work hard to reduce religious and racial discrimination in the country after leaving office, expressing the hope that people would be ready to join him in the crusade.
Jonathan said, "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 be talking 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 practise his own religion. If there is crisis anywhere, people cannot go to the mosque; they cannot 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. I believe I will have so many apostles that will follow me to do that."
While thanking the church for considering him fit for the award, the President noted that a number of Nigerians make extraordinary contributions to national development daily, but they go unnoticed.
He added that a few of them, including himself, were luckier because their contributions were noticed.
The President, who was presented with a white shirt and suit which the church said connote peace, a medal as well as a plaque, said the items would be displayed conspicuously in a presidential museum or library which he would put in place after leaving office.
"I am grateful for the insignia given to me. The plaque, the medal and the dress are quite unique. They will be very conspicuous in my presidential museum or library so that even after 50 years, people will still see and appreciate what you have done today even if I have left this world and have gone beyond."
Shortly before presenting the award, Buzu said it was in recognition of Jonathan's outstanding leadership qualities, strides, contributions and laudable achievements as the President of the country.
He said Jonathan had proven to be an excellent leader and a wonderful asset to the country.
Buzu added that one excellent quality that distinguished the President for the award was the legacy of peace which he had bequeathed to Nigeria.
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