by James Sambo

President Goodluck Jonathan says if re-elected, he would do better in his second tenure than he did in the first term of his administration.

He made the statement on Tuesday, February 3, while speaking with traditional rulers in Kogi state before the commencement of the presidential rally in the state capital, Lokoja.

Jonathan stated that most governments around the world tend to perform much better during the second term of their administrations because they have enough time to settle down and implement plans.

He said: “Whatever we have done in the last four years, we believe that we will even do more in the next four years. Most governments all over the world do better in their second tenure. This is because the Presidents are more stable that time, especially in this two terms arrangement. They are more stable. They sit down and plan for the country and focus on key areas.”

Speaking further, Jonathan informed the traditional rulers that his administration would pay more attention to the Ajaokuta Steel Company of Nigeria and ensure that the steel is included into the nation’s rail system if he is re-elected.

He also promised to continue to work with the state government to develop Kogi.

Kolapo Olapoju