A Speech Presented By His Excellency, Chief T. A. Orji (Ochendo), Governor Abia State And Chairman, South-East Governors Forum, At The Occasion Of The Flag-Off Ceremony Of Work On The Second Niger Bridge, By His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Gcfr, Holding At Onitsha, On The 10th Day Of March, 2014
Today, we witness the making of history, and a promise being fulfilled to the people of the South-East Geopolitical Region, as our dear President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR – flags-off the commencement of construction-work on the second Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State. Our people sincerely welcome Mr President and his entourage on this historic occasion.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS FROM THE CEREMONY The Niger Bridge is an important GATEWAY TO Onitsha and other commercial cities in the South-East Region and for several years the first bridge has borne the heavy traffic-flow that pass through the bridge as a result of the increasing commercial activities in our region, which has continued to contribute immensely to the economy of this Nation. This wear and tear on the first bridge has necessitated the urgent cries of our people for a second bridge; and for many years our people have put this demand on the front seat of our priority demands from the Federal Government.
Mr President promised to attend to our request, and true to your promise to our people, you are here to flag-off the construction of this second bridge across the Niger. The entire people of the South-East Region are grateful for your magnanimity, and assure you of our cooperation and supports at all times.
We want to put it on record that the commencement of work on the second Niger bridge is just one of the many benefits the Federal Government is conferring on our Region at this time. We are presently witnessing the on-going work at the Enugu-Umuahia-Port Harcourt Expressway, and the declaration of a state of emergency on the restoration of all Federal roads in the South-East Region by the Honorable Minister for Works, Arc Mike Onolomemen.
We urge the Federal Government to concentrate on these projects to ensure their completion before 2015, so as to deepen the special positions they have on the hearts of Ndi-Igbo, who have resolved on their own to support Mr President if he decides to run for re-election in 2015.
The South-East Region and Ndigbo believe that Mr President means well for Nigerians and our people. You have enthroned equity in the Nigerian political system and given hope that all marginalized groups in the Nation, can find anchor and realization of their interests within a United and equitable Nigeria. That is why our region will do whatever it takes to work closely with you, so that equity, fairness and parity is achieved in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Today, as you have shown in many occasions, you have again demonstrated that you are one President of the Nation, a change agent of transformation - that keeps your promise to the marginalized and the entire Nation. And as you flag-off the construction of this second Niger Bridge, our region is already counting on the blessings of accelerated economic benefits, and see new reasons to believe in you and the successful completion of this project in no distant date.
I want to thank you once more for the event of today, for keeping your promise to the people of the South-East Region, and for the hope you bring to the lives of many Nigerians that this Nation will remain a land of opportunities for every citizen.
May God bless you for all you have been doing.
Thank you..
Common sense is indeed not common.
Posted: at 10-03-2014 03:54 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
escapedprince at 10-03-2014 05:30 PM (10 years ago) (m)
The second Niger bridge is not only important to the south-east geo political zone but to the whole country in general, Deservedly, This second Niger bridge should have been constructed way back, if not for the unnecessary politicalization of projects, thank you my president for doing the right thing , Despite the unceasing torrents of enemies, GOD will bless and protect you, Amen .
Posted: at 10-03-2014 05:30 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Kingoflion at 10-03-2014 05:59 PM (10 years ago) (m)
That is very good of Mr. President. I have said it over and over again that you are the only civilian President that Nigeria have produced and the only man with good heart conscience. May you live long to enjoy the goodness of God since you mean well and good for Nigeria people. You have proved to be a real man of your own and of your words. You never agreed to be used by that ugly class of OBJ who never wanted the progress of the nation Nigeria. That God for making you the President of my dear nation. Very soon i will relocate back to Naija and proceed with good investment. Up GOOD LUCK JONATHAN. God bless you for you. HRH
Posted: at 10-03-2014 05:59 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
ajayiBABA at 10-03-2014 08:00 PM (10 years ago) (m)
Well Mr. President you are a man of your word, you gave that promise during your campaign rally in the East and today you have fullfilled it... May God grant you more wisdom to deliver this country out of the rubbles the Northerners left it since independence--- But Plz do more on the areas of Electricity to leave a landmark as the best president Nigeria ever produces
Posted: at 10-03-2014 08:00 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie
kabu-kabu at 10-03-2014 11:15 PM (10 years ago) (m)
No yoroba should be allowed to set foot on the bridge; lest they will desecrate it. Under their regime, nothing happened. Useless tribe. yoroba must be destroyed!
Posted: at 10-03-2014 11:15 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
cellemma at 11-03-2014 02:07 AM (10 years ago) (m)
SINCE YOU ASSUMED OFFICE AS PRESIDENT FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA I KNEW YOU MEANT WELL FOR THE COUNTRY IN SPITE THE BAD EGGS IN THE SOCIETY.MAY GOD CONTINUE TO PROTECT AND GUARD YOU THROUGH CHRIST OUR LORD AMEN. DR.GOODLUCK JONATHAN EBELE AZIKIWE FOR 2015.NO GOODLUCK NO NIGERIA
Posted: at 11-03-2014 02:07 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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