Jonathan re-strategises, launches updated campaign on facebook, twitter

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has tinkered with his campaign strategies to enable more Nigerians reached him on what they expected from his administration.

The new approach also creates room for the President to address issues raised by the electorate and what roles they can play in the transformation of the country.

Jonathan particularly wants the citizens’ views on power sector reforms, attaining sustainable peace in the Niger Delta, the education and agriculture sectors, job creation, and national security

The President, who at the weekend launched an updated campaign website at goodluck.org.ng, also called on all Nigerians to sign up and join the cause of “transforming our country and building one Nigeria.”

In a statement yesterday, the Director, Media and Publicity of Goodluck/Sambo 2011 Campaign, Abba Dab, said the website enables Nigerians “to create and sign-up for events, spread the word to family and friends, and provide input and ideas on issues like building lasting peace in the Niger Delta, reforming and expanding Nigeria’s power sector, investing in Nigerian education and agriculture, and creating sustainable new industries, jobs and national security.”

He further said the website is integrated with the President’s existing presence on social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

At present, Jonathan has nearly 500,000 followers on Facebook and he uses Facebook and other technologies to connect directly with Nigerians.

“Our new website will provide another channel for Nigerians to participate in my campaign and our democracy,” Jonathan said, adding: “Nigerians, particularly the youths, must stand up and take charge in our democracy. Our new website, along with our vibrant Facebook and Twitter communities, gives you the power to engage and shape Nigeria’s future.”

Ahead of the President’s visit to Edo State tommorrow, the state police command yesterday placed 6,000 of its men on special duties to ensure the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign is hitch-free.