I’ll ensure Nigerians enjoy benefits of democracy – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, in Lagos said the Federal
Government would do everything humanly possible for Nigerians to
continue to enjoy the full benefits of democracy.
He spoke through the Vice President, Alhaji Namadi Sambo at a ceremony
marking the beginning of the 75th anniversary of the Ikoyi Club in
Lagos.
The club which has 15,000 junior and ordinary members was established
in 1938 to cater for the recreational needs of expatriates and other
Nigerian civil servants and businessmen during the colonial era.
Jonathan said the privatisation of the power among other sectors was
part of the reformation agenda of the Federal Government aimed at
enabling Nigerians to enjoy the full benefits of democracy.
''Nigerians are to enjoy full benefits of democracy. With improved
electricity supply, the creative potentials of our people will be
greatly unleashed to continue to challenge the best in world,'' he
said.
According to him, the present administration also identified with the
club's ethics, noting that as part of its agenda for human and
national development, the government ''supports development and
promotes recreation in order to create a healthy and productive
citizenry.
"In this era of many health challenges arising from sedentary living
and inadequate exercises, an institution that encourages harmony
through recreation is worthy of being celebrated."
The President pointed out that the government would encourage the club
to meet the demands of its membership, stressing that in this regard,
"the club and the Federal Government can be regarded as transformation
partners."
Jonathan who stated that he was looking forward to a time when he too
would join the club to enjoy its sports facilities, however, commended
the club for embarking on a multi-storey car park project for its
members and asked members to ensure that the N2.1billion project was
completed in record time.