Nigeria Must Be Bigger Than Any Political Party, Individual — Jonathan Tells Ex-Deputy Governors

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerian leaders to position nationwide unity and the nation’s pursuits above political events, people and sectional pursuits, saying the nation’s future depends upon accountable management and collective dedication to democracy.

Jonathan made the decision on the fifth annual convention of the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria, the place the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Bala Ngilari, represented him.

In his handle, Jonathan described the discussion board as a novel platform able to contributing considerably to nationwide unity and democratic development, given the range of its members by way of political affiliation and geographical illustration.

“Nigeria must always be bigger than any political party or individual, regional or sectional interest,” he mentioned.

He famous that former deputy governors occupied an necessary place within the nation’s political system, having served on the intersection of political events, authorities and the residents they represented.

“The forum is unique and can play a significant role in national unity and the growth of democracy in Nigeria because the deputy governors are from different political parties and come from different parts of Nigeria,” Jonathan mentioned.

He urged members of the discussion board to maintain their dedication to nationwide improvement even after leaving public workplace, stressing that their tasks to the nation didn’t finish with the expiration of their tenures.

“While we serve as deputy governors, we must serve as major links between our political parties and our citizens. Now that we are out of service, we must continue,” he mentioned.

Jonathan emphasised the necessity for former public officeholders to mentor youthful Nigerians, urging them to offer steerage that may assist the following technology make accountable selections and contribute meaningfully to society.

“Our responsibilities did not end when we left office. We have a duty to mentor young ones in Nigeria to do what is right even when it is difficult,” he mentioned.

According to the previous president, younger Nigerians require greater than alternatives to succeed; additionally they want steerage from skilled leaders to navigate challenges and keep away from errors that would have an effect on their future.

“Our young people need more than opportunities to succeed. If we fail to guide them, we allow them to make avoidable mistakes,” he mentioned.

Jonathan additionally recognized Nigeria’s human assets because the nation’s best asset, describing Nigerians as artistic, hardworking and resilient.

“Our greatest asset is our people. Nigerians are creative, hardworking and resilient,” he mentioned.

He cautioned political leaders in opposition to treating public workplace as a everlasting place, noting that though political appointments and tenures ultimately finish, the results of choices taken whereas in workplace can have an effect on generations.

“Political office is temporary, but the consequences of our decisions will remain for generations,” he mentioned.