Give Me A 2nd Term and I Will Focus On Youth Development – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has assured youths in the country that he will focus on youth development, if he is re-elected for a second term in office. He said this on Friday in Calabar while addressing supporters of the PDP at a campaign rally ahead of the Feb. 14 Presidential election.

Jonathan assured the people of the state that his government would not disappoint them, if he was re-elected into office for another four years.

“I am going to use my second term in office to create an avenue for wealth creation, so that young graduates can have an alternative to be self-reliant. 

“If Nigerian youths are meaningfully engaged, it will reduce social vices and promote the economic profile of our great nation."

Jonathan urged youths in the state to have a positive outlook towards life, adding that the future of the country was in their hands.

Also speaking, Vice President Namadi Sambo, described President Jonathan as the most qualified for the job, adding that his achievement in office had transformed the country.

Highlighting some of the achievements of the President, Sambo said that the 550 KVA Calabar power plant had been delivered and ready for use.

He also said the nation’s industrial sector has received a boost, adding that this was manifested in the current production of 35 million tonnes of cement annually from two million tonnes previously.