Nigeria’ll continue to work for peace, progress in Africa —Jonathan

Goodluck Jonathan
The Nigerian President

Nigeria’ll continue to work for peace, progress in Africa —Jonathan

The Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, says foreign policy decisions and actions under his leadership will be guided by established principles and commitment to peace, stability, unity and progress in Africa.

President Jonathan said this while speaking at separate meetings with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr Jean Ping, and Mr Frank Issoze-Ngondet, a special envoy of the Gabonese President.

The President was briefed by Dr. Ping on recent developments concerning the African Union Commission as well as issues relating to events in Libya, the Democratic Republic of Congo and other parts of Africa.

Pledged of support

President Jonathan pledged that Nigeria would continually give its full support to efforts aimed at fostering greater cohesion and unity amongst African leaders for the development of the continent.

While responding to issues raised by Dr. Ping and the special envoy, the President said "I assure you that Nigeria remains steadfast. Our principles and our commitment to doing what is best for Africa will continue to guide our decisions on continental issues. "Africa belongs to all of us and we must work together to develop our countries, refocus and reposition the entire continent, and end its perception in other parts of the world as a place of strife, wars, famine and disease."

Mr. Issoze-Ngondet who is the Gabonese Minister of Budget, Public Service and State Reforms conveyed a special message from President Ali Bongo Ondimba to President Jonathan.

Gabonese Minister of Budget, Public Service and State Reforms, Mr Issoze-Ngondet, conveyed a special message from President Ali Bongo to President Jonathan.

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