Challenges have helped in improving our security system – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan, Sunday said if the current security
challenges in the country were external, it would have been very
difficult for Nigeria to cope because of the inadequacy of the nation’s
security.
Jonathan stated this yesterday at the national praise and thanksgiving service held at the Banquet Hall of the presidential villa, Abuja.
He noted that the recent challenges have assisted Nigeria to improve on its security system.
According to him, before the emergence of the crisis, most of the nation’s security agencies were relaxed and had little to offer.
“Assuming the challenges we are having were from outside, we would have been embarrassed” he said.
“Sometimes, these things happen to strengthen our collective fate and make us more effective to start thinking of building more capacity” he added.
President Jonathan explained that the ceremony was quite remarkable
for him, adding that with such prayers and commitment on the part of
government, Nigeria will move forward.
The President noted that it was with the same spirit that he met with Super Eagles in Addis Ababa where he challenged them to win the match against the Ethiopian team.
“I told them that they must win the match and lead the country to the world cup. At least, to show to the world that even with the prevailing challenges, we can still perform”.
The ceremony which lasted for about two hours was attended by renowned world artistes and gospel singers, including kurt Carr and Judy Jacobs of United States of America. It was also attended by Senate President, David Mark, his Deputy, Ike Ikweremadu, Governor of Abia state, Theodore Orji and Deputy Governor of Anambra state, Emeka Ndubuisi Sibeudu.
Jonathan stated this yesterday at the national praise and thanksgiving service held at the Banquet Hall of the presidential villa, Abuja.
He noted that the recent challenges have assisted Nigeria to improve on its security system.
According to him, before the emergence of the crisis, most of the nation’s security agencies were relaxed and had little to offer.
“Assuming the challenges we are having were from outside, we would have been embarrassed” he said.
“Sometimes, these things happen to strengthen our collective fate and make us more effective to start thinking of building more capacity” he added.
The President noted that it was with the same spirit that he met with Super Eagles in Addis Ababa where he challenged them to win the match against the Ethiopian team.
“I told them that they must win the match and lead the country to the world cup. At least, to show to the world that even with the prevailing challenges, we can still perform”.
The ceremony which lasted for about two hours was attended by renowned world artistes and gospel singers, including kurt Carr and Judy Jacobs of United States of America. It was also attended by Senate President, David Mark, his Deputy, Ike Ikweremadu, Governor of Abia state, Theodore Orji and Deputy Governor of Anambra state, Emeka Ndubuisi Sibeudu.
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