President Goodluck Jonathan for once jettisoned his cool mien and wore a tough toga as he promised that his government will make sure Boko Haram insurgents pay dearly for all the lives they have taken.
Speaking at the 4th Annual Presidential Breakfast Parayer held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Asokoro, Abuja.
The President stated '' no matter what the government does, we cannot recover the dead but one thing we promise is that all those who took part in that act will surely pay for it. We must all come together and have faith to combat the ignorance and intolerance of criminals”
He went further to reveal that one of the reasons for this edition of the event was to pray specially for the victims of the killings and their families.
According to the President, Nigerians’ love for their country gives him hope and encouragement to do more for the good of Nigeria. “I urge you not to relent in your prayers and dedication because overcoming the present challenges we face may look impossible with men but with God, all things are possible. This is clearly seen in the scriptures and this is my article of faith. And, of course, this is one of the things that make me smile whenever you see me.”
He was optimistic that Nigeria will overcome terrorism and “with these strides of development which the country is undergoing in many sectors, we will not be slowed down”.
Again, he urged Nigerians to be vigilant and cooperate with the securities who have been given the mandate to stem this security challenge.
One of the guests at the event, President Yayi Boni of Benin Republic prayed that God should forgive those who abducted the Chibok School Girls, stating that he was in Nigeria to give moral support to President Jonathan and the Nigerian people.
While insisting that West Africa and Africa stands by Nigeria in these times, he said Nigerians should not allow this issue to derail its divine mission in the sub-region and the continent. ...culled
We haff hear! Talk is cheap, do something already! All the stories so far today have just vexed my spirit! #betternewsplz!
ReplyDeleteThis dude should GTFOH joor. Always blabbing and doing nada.
DeleteUr non-excellency sir,it's not by issuing invoice n receipt o!
DeleteIn other news...tell me've u seen her?You know who she is...she's G'sW
Why do most Nigerians derive joy in blaming nd frustrating Gej and saying we want action,we need positive answers,fight boko haram,kill them,chase them,this,this and that.reason for a minute;GEJ is human and not a super-human..ask urselfs these question,if u were the president what would you ve done to stop the issue of boko haram?? I don't mean any form of insult to anyone but just answer the question in a matured way as to what u would ve done to stop the issue of boko haram in Nigeria if u were in d shoes of GEJ?? I believe if we all can map out different strategies as to how to stop BH;at least the presisent has media aides and they may stumble upon one or two of our suggestions and adopt it..and who knows what is next?? BH might end..soo let's just reason well and drop suggestions than keep complaining and blaming the govt..remember na the same head we and the govt get soo
DeleteIf u don't have any sensible thing to say.Pls keep mute.
DeleteRather I would say if u don't have an answer to the question martins asked u keep quite and reason for once@ anon12:49... The young man just made a reasonable sugestion. For how long will people like u wait for GEJ to come fight for dem?.. Let's stop being a coward and put heads together to stop dis whelwind dat wants to sweep innocent nigerians out. Let's think for once.
DeleteHmmm. Oga Jona, I feel the burden on u as being the president of this country; but I think we have heard enough words frm you. Please start commendable actions that wil eradicate them totally. May God give u d wisdom and direct ur path as u handle the security issues of our nation.
ReplyDeleteI would have clapped if only he said we can't bring back the dead but we will do everything in our power to protect the living, instead of chasing BH to punish them. U r the CSO of nigeria sir, pls get out of ur slumber and gin cabinet and face ur work.
DeleteI thought GEJ said" we will get over it".
Deletedo d needful Mr President and stop calling God's name in vain
ReplyDeleteHahahaha! Stella its going down right here. I inside a vehicle as i m typing this. There is a lady staying in front wit d driver, den d bros saw one babe nd started laughing. Wen d new babe entered d vehicle nau, she kissed d driver and said baby gud morning. Na so d babe for front come dey ask say who be ur baby. D oda lady said he is a fiancee. As it is now, d badoo engaged both of dem nd they hv their engagement ring to prove it. D babes now d insult demselves, d driver nor say anything and nobody gree go down. As it is, e be like say i go follow dem go d last bus stop make i see how e go end.
ReplyDeleteHaney reporting...
pls take photos too to buttress d story, make e no b like say we chop eba without meat o, men will never change
DeleteAm sure they will fight each other, instead of dealing with d guy by breaking his car windscreen
Deleteshameless gullible women
Ur story sounds made-up.is it a naija public bus?cos I think an average bus driver driver in naija no go propose to a lady wit a ring(my opinion though).except say na obodo abroad u dey
DeleteAbeg mak Jona take backseat jooor. He is d boko haram!!! Stop deceivin Nigerians
DeleteAbeg...FAKE-GIST!!
DeleteWe are waiting
ReplyDeleteNor mind my tenses oo. Dis drama dey sweet me die! I dnt mind going late to work today oo. I musto see d end of these...
ReplyDeleteHaney
Nonsense. It's easy to cook banga soup with the mouth. He just keeps talking and talking, no action.
ReplyDeleteI have a question for Beninoise Prez:
ReplyDeleteWhat is Nigeria's divine mission?
Ok...you talk too much with little or no actions..we don't need all these stories..just jump into action immediately
ReplyDeleteOk oooo,,Oga Jona pls do something for d youths,,,let d unemployment of d youths give u sleepless nyt
ReplyDeleteOk oooo,,Oga Jona pls do something for d youths,,,let d matters of d youths gives u sleepless nyt
ReplyDeleteand how exactly are you planning to make them pay?
ReplyDeleteStella,is it by changing his disposition?#mtceew#we don't need to see or hear how angry u are or how venomous ur words are Sir,all we want is action,let us hear that BH camp has been laid hostage,and all of them caught.
ReplyDeleteYimu.
ReplyDeleteSee the person threatening Boko Haram.
ReplyDeleteI can just hear those terrorists laughing at this cowardly threat.
Jona, talk not (in Charles Novices voice). ACT!
hmmm in naira or in pounds????? BLEX
ReplyDeleteLMAO. Well done, Haney. Please let's know how it ends. Are you in a commercial bus?
ReplyDelete@Gold,nooo...she's in a private jet
DeleteOooooo dis man should shut up already. They will pay dearly indeed!
ReplyDeleteTalk is cheap!
ReplyDeleteYou know we all know that the president can do this alone. But common will u forever wait for the northern elders decision? How are we sure they are not part of the sponsores, they are even scared of talking against boko haram. Worst of all how can these girls be emmigrated from Nigeria in buses without the security doing anything? Or do we have 10 security men at the border. Another question is ... Do we have security men in nigeria or do we have armed men? I don't understand. How can u make plans to go and rescue these girls and announce your plans to the whole world. When the US army wanted to get Osama did they announce it to the world or did they surprised the terrorist. In our own case, our ' incapable , incompetent millitary' announce their coming to rescue the girls. Did they annouce their actions for nigerians to pray for them or for the Boko Harram to prepare and welcome them. Habbaaaa is there hope for Nigeria.?
ReplyDeleteEmpty promises Jona!
ReplyDeleteCeeCee
Faith without work is dead o! DO SOMTIN!!!
ReplyDeleteSo who u gonna call if dey don't pay,efcc?
ReplyDelete999......
ReplyDeleteYawns#
Oh pls shut up already mr un-presidential president...
ReplyDeleteFor how long will you keep promising and doing otherwise? Just finish this tenure and pack your now shoe-full legs out of the villa,we have gotten enough of you already
Annoying human! Complete waste of body space
Oga Jona abeg ehn, if you have nothing productive to say, don't say anything. The more you talk, the more angered we become, maybe yoou should have been a preacher. abeg face your divine mission for Africa (ask Mr Prez for more directions)
ReplyDeleteTalk is cheap.. All these while,they made us believe they don't know where the biko haram members are camping,yet civilians where able to trace it and even the military men retreated,that shows they know where they stayed all along and also use them... Because I don't get why they have equipped the military since to go into face to face battle with them ...
ReplyDeleteTo say I am disappointed is the least...
You all insulting my Jona are referring to your nonentity fathers!!! Forever a nobody
ReplyDeleteSmall mind n such an empty brain.Thats what y u are.
DeleteJona am extremely tired of you,words can't. Explain. You have no action @ all. You can only bark . Even a 10yr old boy will rule this country far better than you.Jona the toothless bulldog
ReplyDeleteAMEN!!! THEY WILL SURELY PAY!!
ReplyDeletePlease to all those that are saying Jonathan is not to blame. How can Nigeria ever move forward if there is no accountability? How can the one person in charge of all Nigerians be given a pass for whatever reason you deem fit.
ReplyDeleteAny honorable person who knows they are not up to the task would have resigned a long time ago. But not Nigerian politicians, they clamor onto power as if it is their birthright or it would lead them to heaven.
GEJ....enough of dis ur talk jare,,,less talk and more action is all we request..
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