Jonathan promises to involve more youths in governance, if re-elected

President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged to
get more Nigerian youth involved in governance if
re-elected.

The President also said that he would be driving
‘Made in Nigeria cars’ very soon and would have
them as part of his convoy to demonstrate
confidence in the growth of automobile industry in
the country under his administration.

NAN reports that the Jonathan gave the assurance
at an interactive session with a across section of
Nigerian youth in Lagos.

The event “Meet The President”, was organised by
a group called the Participate, Vote for Your Choice
Candidate (PVC) and was held at the Eko Hotel and
Suites, Lagos.

Responding to some of the questions, the Jonathan
said that his administration had involved many
young Nigerians at all levels of governance and
would involve more in his second tenure.

“We have had different programmes for the
Nigerian youths including job creation, employment
and scholarships.

“We have been working with a number of young
people from grass root to the national level and will
get more young people involved.”

The President expressed appreciation for the
opportunity to hear directly from the youth.
“I intend to make this kind of interaction a part of
our administration by going round the six geo political
zones for town hall meetings with the youth.

“If the President will get this kind of for a regularly
it will help in understanding the youth and their
desires” he said.

Jonathan explained that it had not been easy to
hold such interactive sessions in the past due to
time constrains.

“Governance is a serious business. I know many will
wonder why this is holding now that elections are
near. It is because when elections are getting close
the president spends time going round.

“After the President is inaugurated, much of the
time is spent working on issues that will benefit the
country.

“But we will find time in our busy schedule to make
this more regular in coming year” he added.

He also explained that his visits to Baga, Mubi and
other North Eastern states few days ago were not
as a result of the imminent elections.

“As the Commander In Chief, I rely on intelligence
reports to make such moves.”