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Nigeria’s problem didn’t start from my regime – Jonathan


President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, declared that the numerous problems confronting the nation did not start from his regime which commenced only two years ago.
He asked Nigerians to reassess their journey from independence till date with a view to ascertaining the areas where the nation had gone wrong in order to make amends.

The President spoke at Udi in Enugu State during the funeral service in honour of Governor Sullivan Chime’s Mother, Chief Mrs. Theresa Chime, whose remains were laid to rest yesterday.


According to the President, something must have gone wrong along the line from 1914 when the Southern and Northern Protectorate amalgamated till date, stressing that the problem of Nigeria did not start today.

He said: “Sometimes when critics are lambasting the government, my self as President and the governors sometimes begin to think that yes it is starting today. But what we promise Nigerians is that this country must change.

“When the Priest was speaking, I started asking myself – what must have gone wrong from 1914 that the Northern and Southern parts of the country were amalgamated? They were under colonial rule since 1960 when we started governing ourselves. From 1960 to date it is about 50 years.

“I don’t think it is the two years that President Jonathan assumed the office that these problems came up. So something must have gone wrong and all of us citizens of this country must reassess ourselves, our journey from independence till date, the areas that we have not done too well in order to effect a change.

“Let us not play politics with the development of the country. Let us work hard to change our country for the better. We have no other country to go to. There was a time we had a television play where Andrew wanted to check out of the country; we are not checking out of this country, we will all stay, we will all work together, do our best to change the country for our children.”

While commiserating with Governor Sullivan Chime and members of his family over the demise of their mother, the President noted that the woman contributed enormously to the successes recorded by her children.
Emphasizing the role of parents in the upbringing of their children, Jonathan recalled that when he was growing up, his mother warned him “that if I smoke, I will die” stressing that it was that advice that kept him away from smoking till date.
Governor Chime had earlier in his speech thanked the President for attending the funeral ceremony and prayed God to continue to give him courage and vision to carry out his reform agenda for the nation.
In his sermon at the funeral ceremony, the Principal of College of Immaculate Conception (CIC) , Enugu ,Rev. Dr Nnamdi Nwankwo stated that the late Mrs. Theresa Chime was so fond of her children, adding that she was a devoted christian.
Describing the deceased as a naturally born lawyer and symbol of love, the cleric stated that she also showed love to all children within her environment.

Fr. Nwankwo recalled that the late community leader demonstrated her transparency when she produced the money she saved for Udi Women at the end of the war exactly as they were and refused to change them into Biafran money, a development, he said, earned her the nickname “Bank of Women”.

President Jonathan read the first lesson from the book of Wisdom 3:1:9 while Governor Sullivan Chime read the second lesson from the second letter of St Paul to Corinthians chapter 4:16 and 5:10.

President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife Patience, Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, Former Governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, former Senate President Chief Ken Nnamani, former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Babanga Tukur, Governors of Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Anambra, Cross River, Abia, Benue and Rivers states, some members of the Federal Executive Council and the National Assembly among others witnessed the funeral of Mrs. Chime, who died at the age of 87.
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13 comments

  1. I don't understand au or why d President is feigning ignorance as to when d Nigerian problem started. If I must remind him, our problem(s) started wf d way d colonial masters adopted d indirect rule system nd au we wer merged; a marriage dat has failed from d very start. D solution is a national conference either soverign or not.

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  2. Our problems are our leaders, they also know the solutions but they don't want to fixe in the solutions because the solutions must affects them all. It makes Nigeria the man whose head is sick

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  3. Which kind yeye man we get for pressy so?! Why did you offer to lead if all you know about is buck passing? Why did you offer yourself as president if you know you have no solutions to the country's myriad of problems. Please stop telling us what we all know, show us the plans u have, and get on with it. Then leave the judgement to us as to your perfomance. Enough of all these nonsense talk. Monkey dey work baboon dey chop. Clueless yeye man.

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  5. Let's not insult our President, of a truth, the problem started far far way back. A leader is being elected so that when things go wrong, we'll all see who to blame. We need to encourage him and as well pray for him. The system of government we're practicing is not favourable at all. Aburi must come to be!

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  6. It is indeed true that the problem did not start with our president but should we now go and bring Lord Lugard back from his grave to help us solve our problems? Pls let the president solve the immediate problems and forget about unintresting stories.Olawale Peters

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  7. Is like presdnt Jonathan is confused, a serious person should not look back. He should know what is doing. He promised Nigerians , but now is complaining. Jonathan went to a burial at Udi. Why? He has to attend every burial that comes up in his time. Jonathan will soon mark a year in office. What are his score card. He should mention what Nigeria can feel and touch. Wasted generation is what we are experiencing now.

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  8. OUR NIGERIA NO WATER NO ELECTRIC CITY NO GOOD ROAD HEALTH IS NOT FREE AND DIFFICULT TO GET ACCESS EVEN IF U HAVE YR MONEY TO BUY NO GOOD ROADS NO EASY FREE EDUCATION NO JOB NO DECIRITY
    TO MAKE MATTERS WORTH THEY BLIND FOLD THE MASSES MIND AND CREATE A COVER SIDE LINE THESE PROBLEMS AND CONTINUE TO SAY
    MUSLIMS ARE ENEMIES TO CHRISTIANS NORTH
    ARE ENIMIES TO SOUTH HAUSAS/FULANIS ARE ENIMIES TO YORUBAS
    EVERY DAY WE SEE THEM DINE AND WINING ON UNISOME IN PLANES AND HEAVENLY CARS LAUGHING AND ENJOYING THEIR MOUTH FULL OF EMPTY PROMISES IN THE NAME HUGE TRILIONS RELEASE FOR THIS AND THAT AGAINST FAKE TIME TABLE
    EXELLENCY PRESIDENT YES PROBLEM STARTED NOT FROM YOUR TIME BUT U ARE CREATING AN ISSUE TO BUY TIME AND DIVERT MASSES MIND JUST LIKE YOUR PRODESSEORS SO THAT U GO PEACE FULLY TO ANNOTHER MOUNTAIN MANSON HOUSE AND ANOTHER BILLIONEER EX PRESIDENT
    SOLUTION? REVOLTION AGAINST NIGERIAN ELITES BY MASSES NOT FAKE TROUBLES OF TRIBE RILIGION OR REGION
    HAIL THE MASESS HAIL DOWN WITH THE ELITES. we shall win one day when elites lies ended deception ended

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  9. Our president keeps embarrasing Nigerians with his comments. Agreed the problem did not start with his regime that began two years ago, but what has his regime achieved for two years now asides empty promises. Which show how unprepared he was before the death of Late Musa Yar'adua.By now i thought he must have got over the unpreparedness and deliver on atleast one of his inaugural promises but seems he more confused as his tenure progresses which means another wasted four years.This was how we accumulated over 50 years achieving nothing.
    I will advice Nigerians to stop voting for party and rather vote for competent and capable individuals that can deliver as it is done in other countries.

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  10. Jubreel A. AdekunleMay 20, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    My dear Mr. President, your first action in office as acting President showed that you really wanted good things for Nigeria. But now, it is looks as if the enemies of this country have overpowered you that you can not go ahead with your dreams for Nigeria.
    It is sure you can not solve of our problems. I strongly advise that you stand your ground and give us stable electricity, security and stop importation of refined oils before the end of your first 4 years.
    It is too late to look back now. They only solution is to remember 150 million Nigerians that are suffering from the devilish actions of looters.
    You have your family name to protect. Tell Nigerians those who are preventing you from your dreams for the country. Doing so means you will not dent the image of your family.
    I pray Almighty God (Allah) gives you courage and protection to do so.
    Nigeria is the only country we have ooooo!

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  11. Jonah, did your mother say anything to you about alcohol when you were growing up?

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  12. He will be better off teaching social studies!

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  13. Did ur mother also say anything to u about things in skirt??

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