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 iteractive 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 grassrootw to the national level and will get more young people involved” he said.
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 fora 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” he added.
Source:PM News
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