President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday disclosed that legal constraints had been hindering his administration’s desire to see the take-off of the Ajaokuta Steel Company of Nigeria in Kogi State.
He however expressed delight that all the legal issues had been resolved, paving the way for foreign investors to show interest in the project.
Jonathan spoke at the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential rally held at the Lokoja Confluence Stadium.
He said because of the present administration’s commitment to resolving the legal issues, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Muhammed Adoke (SAN), had to travel abroad many times.
He said, “The Ajaokuta Iron and Steel Complex is dear to us. This is a government that promises and fulfills its promises.
“During my inaugural speech in 2011, we made promises in that speech and we have addressed all.
“We are addressing the issue of the Iron and Steel Company. We are not playing politics with it. The Attorney-General has been handling the legal issues.
“We have been slowed down because of legal issues. The Attorney-General has travelled to London more than 20 times and now we have got to the end, we will move ahead.”
The President asked the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Musa Sada, to address the party faithful on the current state of the firm.
Sada said having resolved the legal issues, the firm was now open for foreign investors.
He added that five foreign investors had already indicated interests in the firm.
Jonathan said if re-elected, his administration would complete all federal roads that it had started.
He described himself and Vice President Namadi Sambo as a different brand of politicians who will only promise what they can do.
It said it was necessary for the young ones to do a background check on the 14 presidential candidates with a view to knowing them well.
National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Adamu Muazu, said the present administration had given Nigerians total freedom.
This, he said, could be proved by virtue of the fact that there are no politicians and journalists in prison or exile. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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