President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday inaugurated the Nigeria Industrial Revolution Plan and the National Enterprise Development Programme.
He also said the various policies so far put in place by his administration were clear indications that he would leave the country better and stronger than he met it.
Jonathan recalled that prior to the launch organised by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, he had inaugurated the Mortgage Refinance Company, the Dry Season Farming and had also hosted a conference on the private sector financing of the power sector.
He said all these were borne out of his desire to build legacies that would outlive his administration.
Jonathan said, “This year, we have launched the Mortgage Refinancing Company, that is another area that will revolutionarise the housing sector, where people will be able to build their own affordable houses instead of paying rent.
“We have also launched the dry season farming scheme and have revolutionised agriculture with our new initiatives that all the players in agriculture including the World Bank are commending the Nigerian programmes and today, we are launching this twin programme – Nigeria Industrial Revolution Plan and the National Enterprise Development Programme.
“These are clear indications that we will leave this country stronger and better than we met it.
“With diligent implementation of these revolutionary programmes that we are launching today, we can tell Nigerians that our country is set for development.”
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olusegun Aganga, had earlier in his opening remarks, explained that NEDEP was designed to address the neglect that SMEs had suffered in the past.
Aganga said his ministry had so far created 10,000 cooperatives societies while his target was to create 50,000 every year and produce one million direct jobs yearly.
He said with the present administration’s feat in the cement industry which led to the exportation of the commodity, his ministry was ready to replicate same in 15 other sectors.
“If we can do it in cement, we can do it in 15 other sectors. The plan is holistic. We intend to create industrial cities and parks in conjunction with the state governments. We must consume what we produce which means local content is a must,” the minister added. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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This is a welcome idea for Nigerians, all let give president Jonathan this opportunity once again to wipe away tears from Nigerian common man.
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Stick to your words with practical proof and shame your defect governors if actually you have good agenda for the country, then forever you will make history in the heart of our generations even the one unborn and your name will be written in "GOLD", copy from our Late Mandela's good selfless services to his people, ask other countries the secret of a good leadership and how God help them in developing their countries and don't be distracted with your good plans, trust Nigerians' they will hail you by your good works at the end of the day even your enemies will be at peace with you. It is my prayers that God in his infinite mercy, wisdom and grace will grant you the power of a good mind to do that which wish to do for our beloved country to lead it forward and backward never, let the good work start with you, let it not scatter from your hand, fight the good fight and do Nigerians' good, create a change especially what others past leaders could not do for the country do much more better and God himself will be happy with you. Remember one day you will surely give account of your stewardship before your maker. May God grant you the wisdom, amen.
ReplyDeleteOga jona even if NIGERIANS will give you the chance and oppurtuinty to become the president of this great nation for “LIFE“ notting good will ever come from U, cos you never come with a good intentions, so pause or even forget that your “SENTIMETAL and DECEPTION“ songs of your. Oga jona, only if you will accept an advice from “TARAUNI“, quit and cover you face in SHAME after this tenure or be DISGRACED come 2015 cos NIGERIANS are tired of your IMMORALITY,UNPRODUCTIVITY and lack of CONPETENT.The FOOOOOOOOOLS will never get tired of deciving and telling lies to the mases as long as we listen, believe or accept whatever RUBBISH they ultered.
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