I will not say the fact that there are no European Union observers at an election means that it will not be fair and free, |
I will open my arms to welcome him, |
If Africa's per capita consumption of fish is just to be kept at its present level, though grossly low and unacceptable, then fish production must be increased by over 250 percent by 2015. |
In Africa we are emerging. We have taken responsibility, and know change is required so that we can be empowered in the way of human and capital infrastructure. And then America and Europe and ourselves will be the better for it. |
is a flow out of Plateau. If the governor in Plateau had taken the right steps, there would not have been Kano. You don't deal with symptoms and leave the disease. |
It has been a tough campaign, but once again Nigerians have proved themselves and turned out in numbers for this historic day, at least in my constituency, ... We are hopeful the transition to democracy will be smooth, and with the rest of the world watching, Nigeria will once again regain its former glory. |
It is the destiny of us all to see this day. |
It is unfortunate. Any military takeover anywhere in the world is out of fashion and should be regarded as unfortunate. Any short-circuit of democracy is not in the best interest of the people. |
It was frank and exploratory. They will continue to meet to see how they can bridge the gap. All are willing to make a success of this. |
Last time I was here there were pillboxes, roadblocks and sandbags on the road from the airport. There is only one set of sandbags this time, |
Let me make a solemn pledge before all of you, before the whole world and before God, that I will devote all my energy and all I possess in my power to serve the people of Nigeria and humanity. |
Make no mistake. We face a very difficult job once we get the pomp behind us tomorrow, |
Many are the people, Nigerians and non-Nigerians, dead and alive, that God has used and is still using in the course of my life journey. |
My gut feelings and my faith tell me that until God shuts a door, no human can shut it. |
My joy knows no bounds, ... I will devote all my energy and all the powers available to me to the service of Nigeria and humanity. |