RESULTS SHEET: How The Presendential Election Was Won By Buhari

STATE JONATHAN (PDP) — BUHARI (APC) 
LAGOS STATE        632,327 —  792,460 
OGUN  STATE         207,950 — 308,290 
ONDO STATE          251,368 — 299,889 
OSUN STATE          249,929 — 383,603 
OYO STATE            303,376 — 528,620 
KWARA STATE      132,602 — 302,146 
NIGER STATE        149,222 — 657,678 
KEBBI STATE         100,972 — 567,883 
ZAMFARA STATE 144,833 — 612,202 
SOKOTO STATE    152,199 — 671,926 
KADUNA STATE    484,085 — 1,127,760 
FCT                          157,195 — 146,399 
KOGI STATE           149,987 — 264,851 
EDO STATE             286,869 — 208,469 
DELTA STATE        1,211,405 — 48,910 
BAYELSA STATE   361,209 — 5,194 
RIVERS STATE      1,487,075 — 69,238 
IMO STATE             559,185 — 133,253 
ANAMBRA STATE 660,762 — 17,926 
EBONYI STATE       323,653 — 19,518 
BENUE STATE        303,737 — 373,961 
NASSARAWA         273,460 — 236,838 
PLATEAU STATE   549,615 — 429,140 
KANO STATE          215,779 — 1,903,999 
KATSINA STATE    98,937 — 1,345,441 
JIGAWA STATE     142,904 — 885,988 
BAUCHI STATE      86,085 — 931,598 
TARABA STATE     310,800 — 261,326 
ENUGU STATE       553,003 — 14,157 
CROSS RIVERS      414,863 — 28,368 
AKWA IBOM           953,304 — 58,411 
GOMBE STATE      96,873 — 361,245 
ABIA STATE           368,303 — 13,394 
YOBE STATE          25,526 — 446,265 
ADAMAWA STATE 251,664 — 374,701 
BORNO STATE       25,640 — 473,543 
EKITI STATE           176,466 — 120,331 
TOTAL                  12,853,162 — 15,424,921

Official Statement By President Jonathan On Presidential Election 2015

Fellow Nigerians, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria called me, on phone, some few minutes ago to congratulate me on the presidential election victory that was fought for by you and won through your commitment.

I am deeply humbled by this show of magnanimity, and I am particularly grateful to Allah for enabling me to see the dawn of a new day in our national life.

Yes, we have been through a gruelling period of campaigning.  All parties have traversed the length and breadth of our dear nation. We have all worked hard to win. We have expended human and material resources in pursuit of our vision. At the end of the day, the will of majority of the people has prevailed!

It is trite wisdom that in every contest, a winner must emerge. The beauty of this election victory is that this is a victory for all of us Nigerians! Every one of us have contributed in one way or the other to this victory.

I shall be consulting widely over the next few weeks on a strategic plan that will be all-inclusive and reflect the diversity and hope of us all. I hope to lead a Nigeria that we all will be proud of.

To my colleagues and compatriots in the All Progressives Congress,  I say, well done and congratulations. To the numerous support groups who worked assiduously for this victory, be assured of my commitment to uphold your trust and confidence in my integrity and the common good of the Nigerian nation and its people.

Thank you and may God bless Nigeria.

Professor Jega's Reply To Orubebe

“You have made two comments. One is that you submitted a petition which I refused to accept. Secondly you claimed that there was a result released by the APC which you alleged that we gave to them or I gave to them. With regards to the first point, yesterday after we took the first batch of results in this hall and as we declared a recess until 4pm, as I was walking down back to the office, my PA came to me and said that here are some papers that Dr Bello Fadile, a representative of the PDP said that he should collect it; that I said Dr Fadile should give him those papers. I told him that I didn’t tell Dr Fadile to give any papers to you. Return them to him because Dr Fadile, after we declared for recess came on to this platform. As a party agent, he is not supposed to do that and gave some documents to my PA who is writing results here. and I am sure some of the agents and some of the pressmen may have seen that and I told my PA to take back those documents to him. If he told you I told him to give you any documents, I did not. Take them back to him, Subsequently, Dr Fadile sent me a text message saying that there are petitions and that he wants to submit them. I told him we don’t collect petitions on the platform when we are declaring results and then he said I should have left my office open so that they can submit those petitions in my office. I told him our secretary, the secretary to the commission is not anywhere in this hall. She is in her office and that her business is to receive communication. If they are important enough, she would bring them to me here. I have started collation. I cannot be receiving petition in this hall or in this platform. And when I replied that text message, he replied again and said Okay, he will see what he can do. I interpreted the text as he was going to take that petition or whatever document he has to the secretary of the commission. As I speak with you now, I have not received anything from the secretary to the commission. That is regards to the issue of the so called petition. 

Regarding results published by APC on its website, I do not give results to anybody. The results were announced formally as INEC are results declared here. And we have warned everybody to be careful and to ensure that the do not declare results which we have not officially announced. So as far as I am concerned I have not seen any results. I have not given anybody any results. So for you to even engage me on that issue I think frankly that is not fair to me. I have not seen the results. How can I speak on something that I have not seen. So please let us be careful of what we say or do so that we do not disrupt a process that has ended peacefully and in a matter of hours we would be able to finish it.”.

 — Professor Jega

President Jonathan Goodluck Congratulates Buhari

Fellow Nigerians, few minutes ago President Jonathan called to congratulate and concede defeat to @ThisisBuhari

O thee Nigerian People: “This Is Your Victory” by Bukola Saraki

As the polling figures poured in from across the country, after many years of heeding the clamour and cries for ‘Change’ across the country has finally become a reality with the formal announcement by INEC declaring General Muhammadu Buhari will serve as the next President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.


I congratulate General Buhari on this historical and unprecedented victory, and urge him to view this triumph as the will of God, translated through the resilience of the people. I call on General Buhari to be magnanimous in victory and use his unique stature as a statesman to reunite the country and heal whatever, crack that maybe in the political demography due to the electioneering process.


I also congratulate President Goodluck Jonathan, and the People's Democratic Party (PDP), for a keenly contested race. The President has no doubt earned his place indelibly, in the history of the country. Nigerians home and abroad have spoken in an unmistakable terms that Nigeria’s unity is guaranteed and that the people’s will must remain the compass for attaining power and exercising constitutional authority. Undoubtedly, this victory belongs to all Nigerians and we all look forward to a more inclusive government, where all Nigerians irrespective of their party, religious or ethnic leaning will freely without hindrance contribute to the new government that will take office onMay 29th, 2015.


The election of 28th of March marks the beginning of a new chapter in our country’s democratic history. As we turn the pages, with the emergence of General Buhari as our next President, I want every Nigerian to know: “This is your victory.” This is your victory because many of you have waited for a day like this, when your votes would truly matter – when your efforts would truly count. That day has finally come. We have shown that though we may disagree on the way to the road to get to the promise land we have shown that our differences will not tear us apart. That though we are of different religion, tongues and tribe, we are first and foremost Nigerians and will remain so through thick and thin.


Nigerians, this is your victory. All those who believe in inclusive equitable and prosperous Nigeria this victory is yours. This is the victory for all Nigerians of principle who like some of us want to see a new Nigeria where government serves not just the interest of a select few, but rather dedicated to uplifting the lots of the teeming masses irrespective of tribe, religion or party. That change has come.


This is our collective victory. There is no victor no vanquished. Starting today; the democratic principle of “Of the people, for the people, by the people” is finally enthroned. Everyone must benefit from the dividends of democracy. This General Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress government will ensure that this is the case.


To those Nigerians who stood in line, braved the weather, and waited behind to cast their ballots, count their votes and protect their votes, you must celebrate yourselves. You are the champions of this democracy. You are all the lifeblood of this great nation of ours. We promise you: “Change has come!”


No doubt, our nation must undergo a political recuperation process, having been torn along political, religious, and ethnic lines over the past few years. General Buhari has an enormous task cutout for him.

Again, our work is only beginning. I reiterate: this is a new chapter – therefore, the work starts now. I enjoin every Nigerian, regardless of what divide of our numerous political divides that they stand on, to join us in working to establish a stronger, and more united Nigeria.

God bless you, and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.


Bamikole Omishore

SA Media and advocacy

Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki

Official Results From Different States Across The Federation

Ogun State
TOTAL REG VOTERS:1,709,409
VALID VOTES:533,172
VOTES CAST:559,613
REJECTED VOTES:26,44
AA:584
AD:1,927
ACPN:3072
ADC:1364
APA:1930
APC:308,290
CPP:978
HOPE:332
KOWA:432
NCP:815
PDP:207,950
PPN:4,339
UDP:562
UPP:597

Enugu State
LGAs: 17
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,381,563
ACCR VOTERS: 616,112
AA:433
AD:269
ACPN:479
ADC:478
APA:715
APC:14,157
CPP:237
HOPE:110
KOWA:203
NCP:761
PDP:553,003
PPN:407
UDP:1,623
UPP:290

Ekiti State
CASES WHERE ELECTIONS DID NOT HOLD:
Moba, Gbonyin, Oye, Ekiti East? Emure, Ikere,
PUs INVOLVED: 6
VOTERS AFFECTED: 8,552
AA:94
ACPN: 534
APC:120,331
CPP:330
HDP:94
KOWA:108
NCP:377
PDP:176,466
PPN:388
UDP:60
UPP:145

Kogi  State
LGAs: 21
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,350,883
ACCR VOTERS: 476,839
AA:700
AD:427
ACPN:1089
ADC:761
APA:1001
APC:264,851
CPP:967
HOPE:144
KOWA:190
NCP:399
PDP:149,987
PPN:476
UDP:180
UPP:156

Osun State
LGAs: 30
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS:1,378,113
ACCR VOTERS:683,169
AA:377
AD:1667
ACPN:1731
ADC:937
APA:1306
APC:383,603
CPP:1029
HOPE:132
KOWA:255
NCP:767
PDP:249,929
PPN:599
UDP:124
UPP:159

Ondo State
LGAs: 18
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,501,549
ACCR VOTERS: 618,040
AA:386
AD:1237
ACPN:2406
ADC:1227
APA:1139
APC:299,889
CPP:1012
HOPE:184
KOWA:223
NCP:846
PDP:251,368
PPN:734
UDP:184
UPP:221

FCT
LGAs: 6 Area Councils
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES:14
REG. VOTERS:886,573
ACCR VOTERS:344,056
TOTAL REG VOTERS:1,709,409
VALID VOTES:306,805
VOTES CAST:316,015
REJECTED VOTES:9210
AA:139
AD:240
ACPN:342
ADC:288
APA:674
APC:146,399
CPP:347
HOPE:83
KOWA:165
NCP:473
PDP:157,195
PPN:269
UDP:95
UPP:96

Oyo State
LGAs:33
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 2,344,448
ACCR VOTERS: 1,073,849
VALID VOTES:881,352
VOTES CAST:928,606
REJECTED VOTES:47,254
AA:6331
AD:6282
ACPN:8979
ADC:5000
APA:4,468
APC:528,620
CPP:6,674
HOPE:839
KOWA:1,312
NCP:1895
PDP:303,376
PPN:2842
UDP:1069
UPP:3665

Nasarawa State
LGAs: 13
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,222,054
ACCR VOTERS: 562,959
AA:40
AD:74
ACPN:95
ADC:105
APA:310
APC:236,838
CPP:131
HOPE:4
KOWA:48
NCP:222
PDP:273,460
PPN:164
UDP:23
UPP:33

Kano  State
VALID VOTES: 2,128,821
VOTES CAST: 2,172,447
REJECTED VOTES: 43,626
AA:426
AD:708
ACPN:778
ADC:657
APA:2770
APC:1,903,999
CPP:1,552
HOPE:292
KOWA:288
NCP:697
PDP:215,779
PPN:485
UDP:234
UPP:156

Jigawa State
VALID VOTES: 1,037,564
VOTES CAST: 1,071,889
REJECTED VOTES: 34,325
LGAs: 37
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,815,839
ACCR VOTERS: 1,153,428
AA:394
AD:587
ACPN:540
ADC:375
APA:2527
APC:885,988
CPP:1,553
HOPE:337
KOWA:423
NCP:548
PDP:142,904
PPN:853
UDP:338
UPP:197

Katsina State
LGAs: 34
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 2,842,741
ACCR VOTERS: 1,578,646
AA:183
AD:283
ACPN:402
ADC:498
APA:1671
APC:1,345,441
CPP:976
HOPE:47
KOWA:215
NCP:330
PDP:98,937
PPN:254
UDP:117
UPP:72

Kwara State
LGAs: 16
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,181,032
ACCR VOTERS: 489,360
VALID VOTES: 440,080
VOTES CAST: 461,401
REJECTED VOTES: 21,321
AA:248
AD:520
ACPN:817
ADC:438
APA:1165
APC:302,146
CPP:910
HOPE:118
KOWA:214
NCP:394
PDP:132,602
PPN:325
UDP:81
UPP:102

Kaduna State
LGAs: 23
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 3,361,793
ACCR VOTERS: 1,746,031
VALID VOTES: 1,617,482
VOTES CAST: 1,650,201
REJECTED VOTES: 32,719
AA:218
AD:273
ACPN:424
ADC:546
APA:1611
APC:1,127,760
CPP:824
HOPE:105
KOWA:176
NCP:754
PDP:484,085
PPN:549
UDP:79
UPP:78

Anambra State
LGAs: 21
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,963,427
ACCR VOTERS: 774,430
VALID VOTES: 688,584
VOTES CAST:703,409
REJECTED VOTES:14,825
AA:547
AD:475
ACPN:1259
ADC:534
APA:2303
APC:17,926
CPP:1279
HOPE:357
KOWA:311
NCP:887
PDP:660,762
PPN:537
UDP:286
UPP:1121

Abia State
LGAs: 17
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES:14
REG. VOTERS:1,349,134
ACCR VOTERS:442,538
VALID VOTES:391,045
VOTES CAST:401,049
REJECTED VOTES:10,004
AA:315
AD:448
ACPN:2194
ADC:569
APA:2766
APC:13,394
CPP:1046
HOPE:125
KOWA:173
NCP:745
PDP:368,303
PPN:424
UDP:213
UPP:330

Akwa Ibom State
LGAs: 31
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES:14
REG. VOTERS: 1,644,481
ACCR VOTERS: 1,074,070
AA: 1600
AD: 474
ACPN:443
ADC:608
APA:384
APC:58,411
CPP:412
HOPE:192
KOWA:160
NCP:381
PDP:953,304
PPN:324
UDP:224
UPP:144

Imo State
LGAs: 27
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES:14
REG. VOTERS: 1,747,681
ACCR VOTERS: 801,712
VALID VOTES: 702,964
VOTES CAST: 731,921
REJECTED VOTES: 28,957
AA: 533
AD:757
ACPN: 956
ADC: 1617
APA: 2236
APC: 133,253
CPP: 733
HOPE: 157
KOWA: 158
NCP: 784
PDP: 559,185
PPN:414
UDP:264
UPP: 1917

Plateau State
LGAs: 17
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,977,211
ACCR VOTERS: 1,076,833
VALID VOTES: 982,388
VOTES CAST: 1,000,692
REJECTED VOTES: 18,304
AA: 178
AD: 279
ACPN: 391
ADC: 406
APA: 618
APC: 429,140
CPP: 237
HOPE: 56
KOWA: 138
NCP: 693
PDP: 549,615
PPN: 554
UDP: 54
UPP:29

Ebonyi State
LGAs: 13
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,071,226
ACCR VOTERS: 425,301
AA: 426
AD: 1133
ACPN:1214
ADC:2704
APA:2452
APC:19,518
CPP:2345
HOPE:989
KOWA:913
NCP:1890
PDP:323,653
PPN:1168
UDP:624
UPP:4859

Niger State
LGAs: 25
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,995,679
ACCR VOTERS: 933,607
AA: 307
AD: 403
ACPN:441
ADC:614
APA:2006
APC:657,678
CPP:1264
HOPE:198
KOWA:305
NCP:550
PDP:149,222
PPN:449
UDP:116
UPP:118

Lagos State
LGAs: 20
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 5,827,846
ACCR VOTERS: 1,678,754
AA:1795
AD:4453
ACPN:3038
ADC:2072
APA:2177
APC:792,460
CPP:1125
HOPE:255
KOWA:1000
NCP:1430
PDP:632,327
PPN:1041
UDP:269
UPP:244

Bayelsa State
LGAs: 8
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 605,637
ACCR VOTERS: 384,789
AA:45
AD:69
ACPN:38
ADC:116
APA:70
APC:5,194
CPP:44
HOPE:18
KOWA:52
NCP:95
PDP:361,209
PPN:62
UDP:20
UPP:35

Gombe State
LGAs: 11
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,110,105
ACCR VOTERS: 515,828
AA: 104
AD: 169
ACPN: 192
ADC: 247
APA: 773
APC: 361,245
CPP: 407
HOPE: 46
KOWA:97
NCP: 227
PDP: 96,873
PPN:157
UDP:25
UPP:37

Cross River State
LGAs: 18
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,144,288
ACCR VOTERS: 500,577
AA: 279
AD: 709
ACPN:514
ADC:749
APA:532
APC:28,368
CPP:381
HOPE:237
KOWA:312
NCP:930
PDP:414,863
PPN:864
UDP:289
UPP:1487

Rivers State
LGAs: 23
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 2,324,300
ACCR VOTERS: 1,643,409
AA: 1066
AD: 1104
ACPN:525
ADC:1031
APA:513
APC:69,238
CPP:577
HOPE:542
KOWA:2274
NCP:565
PDP:1,487,075
PPN:492
UDP:303
UPP:156

Adamawa State
LGAs: 21
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,518,123
ACCR VOTERS: 709,993
AA: 495
AD:595
ACPN:1166
ADC:1012
APA:1549
APC:374,701
CPP:819
HOPE:267
KOWA:752
NCP:1212
PDP:251,664
PPN:1163
UDP:289
UPP:334

Zamfara State
LGAs: 14
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,484,941
ACCR VOTERS: 875,049
AA:125
AD:290
ACPN:290
ADC:294
APA:1310
APC:612,202
CPP:655
HOPE:14
KOWA:122
NCP:404
PDP:144, 833
PPN:374
UDP:93
UPP:68

Kebbi State
LGAs: 21
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,457,763
ACCR VOTERS: 792,817
AA: 214
AD:450
ACPN:361
ADC:472
APA:2685
APC:567,883
CPP:1794
HOPE:213
KOWA:448
NCP:519
PDP:100,972
PPN:547
UDP:207
UPP:238

Benue State
LGAs: 23
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,893,596
ACCR VOTERS: 754,634
AA:315
AD: 254
ACPN:1464
ADC:539
APA: 945
APC:373,961
CPP:567
HOPE:115
KOWA:105
NCP:683
PDP:303,737
PPN:439
UDP:66
UPP:74

Bauchi State
LGAs: 20
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 2,053,484
ACCR VOTERS: 1,094,069
AA:131
AD: 173
ACPN:232
ADC:189
APA:964
APC:931,598
CPP:391
HOPE:46
KOWA:128
NCP:207
PDP:86,085
PPN:128
UDP:29
UPP:37

Yobe State
LGAs: 17
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,077,942
ACCR VOTERS: 520,127
AA:101
AD: 213
ACPN:164
ADC:112
APA:632
APC:446,265
CPP:329
HOPE:67
KOWA:104
NCP:120
PDP:25,526
PPN:101
UDP:30
UPP:32

Edo State
LGAs: 18
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,650,552
ACCR VOTERS: 599,166
AA: 159
AD: 450
ACPN:1284
ADC:512
APA:709
APC:208,469
CPP:325
HOPE:22
KOWA:175
NCP:516
PDP:286,869
PPN:729
UDP:160
UPP:72

Taraba State
LGAs: 16
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES:14
REG. VOTERS: 1,374,307
ACCR VOTERS: 638,578
AA:962
AD: 586
ACPN:811
ADC:320
APA:1306
APC:261,326
CPP:1,033
HOPE:161
KOWA:153
NCP:876
PDP:310,800
PPN:680
UDP:224
UPP:439

Sokoto State
LGAs:23
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14
REG. VOTERS: 1,663,127
ACCR VOTERS: 988,899
AA: 249
AD: 714
ACPN:535
ADC:762
APA:3482
APC:671,926
CPP:1894
HOPE:283
KOWA:475
NCP:686
PDP:152,199
PPN:605
UDP:269
UPP:180

Delta State
LGAs: 25
NO of POLITICAL PARTIES:14
REG. VOTERS:2,044,372
ACCR VOTERS:1,350,914
AA:1473
AD:735
ACPN:916
ADC:888
APA:478
APC:48,910
CPP:813
HOPE:166
KOWA:311
NCP:670
PDP:1,211,405
PPN:393
UDP:354
UPP:261


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Official Results Of Presidential Election In Osun State

Boluwaduro – APC- 5,288, PDP-4,413

Ifelodun- APC-17,040, PDP-9,847

Ila- APC- 11,576, PDP- 7,647

Boripe, APC-12,152, PDP- 7,457

Ife North, APC-8,369, PDP-‎7,921

Ife South, APC-9,793, PDP-9,283

Ife‎ East, APC-12,513, PDP-15,532

Olorunda, APC- 26,342, PDP-7958

Atakumosa West, APC- 6,639, PDP-4,734

Atakumosa East,APC-8,668,PDP-5,418

Orolu,APC-8,466,PDP-6,360

Isokan,APC-10,187,PDP-6,974

Ifedayo,APC-3,824,PDP-3,786

‎Egbedore,APC-9,577,PDP-6,507

Ayedade,APC-13,560,PDP-9,466

Ola-oluwa,APC-8,125,PDP-5,910

‎Odo-otin,APC-13,351,PDP-10,230

‎Ilesa West,APC-11,714,PDP,5,145

Irepodun,APC-12,485,PDP-7,750

Ayedire,APC-8,280,PDP-6,323

Obokun,APC-10,506,PDP-9,325

‎Oriade,APC-12,724,PDP-10,490

Official Results Of Presidential Election In Ekiti State

Ekiti East LG APC- 8,274  PDP- 11, 922

Ijero LG APC- 9,498  PDP- 13, 420

Moba Local government APC- 7,492  PDP- 8,687

Oye Local government APC- 8,574  PDP- 11,262

Ekiti South West APC- 7,195  PDP-10,220

Ilejemeje local government APC- 3000  PDP, 3,799

Ikere local government APC- 7,990  PDP- 14,091

Irepodun/Ifeolu APC – 7,970  PDP-11, 395

Emure local government APC -5,353  PDP- 6,822

Ekiti West APC- 8,001  PDP- 10,003

Ado Ekiti APC- 14,414  PDP- 25,411

Efon local government APC- 3,103  PDP- 5,699

Ido Osi local government APC- 7,433  PDP-12,479

Ise Orun local government  APC- 5,675  PDP-9,158

Ikole local government APC-10,026  PDP- 13,306

Gboyin local government APC- 6,334  PDP- 8,792

Phrases To Avoid If You Want To Be Taken Seriously

Having a list of phrases to avoid can help people steer clear of language that could have a negative impact on their careers, particularly if used frequently.

Listed below are the most common phrases to avoid saying. Using these comments in business (and life) can diminish your stature in the eyes of others, it can disrepute or tarnish your professional image.

1. Can I ask a question?

You don’t have to ask permission; just ask the question.

2. I’m sorry to bother you.

Why are you a bother? You can say, “Excuse me. Do you have a moment?”

3. I was hoping that you could spare a few moments.

Same as above. Simply say, “Excuse me. Do you

have a moment?”

4. Thank you for listening to me.

At the end of a presentation, you should say, “ Thank you.” This lets the audience know that the presentation is over. You don’t have to thank people for listening to you. Aren’t your comments and opinions worthwhile?

5. I will be honest with you.

Aren’t you always honest? You don’t need to use this phrase.

6. I was just wondering if perhaps.

This phrase is a passive way of asking a question or backing into a statement. You can eliminate “I was just wondering if perhaps” and simply ask a question or make a statement. Instead of "I was just wondering if perhaps there will be enough computers for the project?," you can say, “Will there be enough computers for the project?”

INEC To Extend Election Till Sunday

INEC reported on it newly created twitter page via the handle: @INECAlert that there will an extension of voting till Sunday in various place where there have been hindrances in the voting process.

INEC reported that through the provision of Electoral Act 2010, it will thus be implemented in places where lapses are visible either with the timing of the officials or the memory card reader.

INEC Website Has Been Hacked

As Nigerians queue across the country, the website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been hacked.

The hackers, who identify themselves as Nigerian Cyber Army left a message saying that “security is just an illusion” On their Facebook page, they define their motto as “We Hack for Cause, We do the Right things, We are United.”

They also said that they have, “ACCESS To OTHER HIGH RANKING NIGERIA GOVERNMENT SERVERS, BUT WE ARE NOT HERE FOR THAT TODAY!” It is not clear if they are a local group or affiliated to international hacking rings. 

Nigeria Decide Today (The 2015 Election)

As Nigerians go to the polls today to cast their vote, which is our right and an indelible mark or voice which has the capacity of been heard. It is also important to know why and who deserves our vote.

There are 14 candidates on the ballot, but the race is more of a rematch between the current president and a former military ruler. The two faced off in the last election in 2011.

The key issues facing this present government and the country as a whole are: power, security and economy.

The present government has done a great deal of work to move the country forward but has been blighted with the level of strength and growth of the Insurgent group, the Boko Haram. There's even a recent report of their allegiance and unity with The Islamic States, ISIS.

On the economy report, Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as the country with the largest economy in Africa, but it must be pointed out that the flaws are still numerous and the poverty rate is still low and a great percentage of the population still live below the one dollar mark.

But to speak for the presidency and the ruling party, the country is now battling and taking on the insurgency in great strides and leap, which I must say is never too late and you will agree with me that Rome was not built in one day. The economy is greatly improving on paper but has not been implemented or translated into reality and am of the opinion that it will take effect sooner than we all expect.

The opposition on the other hand has taken full advantage of these incompetent traits and visible flaws in this government to promote their own brand, but I hope you always agree with me that there will always be flaws irrespective off your level of perfection and marketability. They have taken front seat in all media houses and reports. They own the information and data that reach the citizens, they preach better government when they assume the Federal office but are yet to transit this in their prototypical level in various state of government.

Stand up Nigerians, our vote is our right, let's stand up, shy away from violence and let's come out enmass to voice out our right and let's implement them by voting for Transformation or Change. With due respect there are many other groups with whom we must be aware of but it's majorly these great parties and great individuals who are paramount to the eventual outcome of this election.

10 Reasons Why Long Distance Relationships Are The Best

People say long distance relationships are difficult and often do not work. Well, I beg to differ. In a long distance relationship, the butterflies never go away and the sex never gets boring! It’s like that first date every single time. As if that’s not enough, here are 10 other reasons why long distance relationships are simply awesome.

Trust is never a problem

You enter the relationship knowing that you are going to need to trust each other. So you don’t need to constantly ask him where he is and what he’s doing. You work on issues and believe that he won't break your trust.

You look forward to every date

When you don’t see each other every other day, even the little, cutesy dates make your world go round. Quality certainly beats quantity, doesn’t it?

The long phone calls never stop

In a LDR, even after the initial dating phase, the phone calls go on for hours on end, unlike in regular relationships. And you always have stuff to talk about. No awkward silences here.

No need for extra space

You watch your girlfriends crib about space issues and how their boyfriends are so possessive. You don’t have to deal with that because you get to spend as much ‘me’ time as you want. Plus, you always have time for your girlfriends.

You are still independent

You don’t have to wait for him to pick you up and drop you home nor do you wait for him to take you shopping. You have your fun with or without him.

Even the regular routine excites you

No activity with your partner will bore you. Even a simple cup of coffee or crashing on the couch with a tub of popcorn can become a treasured memory.

Sex is never boring

Whether you admit it or not, sex tends to become just a tad drab after a while, but not for those in long distance relationships. They just continue to have a ball. The best part is even hugs and kisses aren’t taken for granted.

Go that extra mile

Both you and he go that extra mile to make things special. Whether it’s occasions or even on a Skype call, you both are constantly thinking of ways to show your love without simply saying I love you. Interestingly, that’s what’s required for all relationships.

Surprising is easy

In a normal relationship, surprising each other becomes difficult and you both become predictable. But in a long distance relationship, even showing up at his doorstep or sending him a package can be the best surprise ever!

You make up quickly

In LDRs, there is hardly any time to crib, cry or fight. Because you don’t wish to waste time on such negative things. And even if you do end up arguing or fighting, you make upreally fast in order to enjoy the time you have together.

100 Best Secondary Schools In Nigeria

Here is the list of the top 100 best secondary schools in Nigeria:

 1. Kings’ College, Lagos
 2. Gregory’s College, Ikoyi, Lagos
 3. Atlantic Hall, Poka-Epe, Lagos
 4. Loyola Jesuit College, Gidan Mangoro, Abuja
 5. Grange Schools, Ikeja, Lagos Sate
 6. Christ The King College, Onitsha
 7. Vivian Fowler Memorial College, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos
 8. Day Waterman College, Ikoyi, Lagos
 9. Lekki British  International  School Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
10. Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi, Edo State
11. Corona Secondary School, Agbara, Ogun State
12. Olashore International High School, Iloko Ijesha, Oshun State
13. St Gregory’s College, Ikoyi, Lagos
14. Avicenna School, Lagos
15. British International  School Victoria Island, Lagos State
16. Greensprings School , Anthony, Lagos
17. The Capital Science Academy, Abuja
18. Nigerian-Turkish International Academy, Abuja
19. Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja
20. Regent Schools, Abuja
21. Chrisland College, Ikeja, Lagos.
22. Regina Pacis College, Abuja
23. Dowen College Regency Town, Lekki, Lagos.
24. Brookstone School secondary, Igwuruta, Rivers State
25. Bethel Demonstration Schools, Warri Central, Delta State
26. Saint Michael’s International School, Kontagora, Niger State
27. Hillcrest School Jos, 13 Old Bukuru Road, Plateau State
28. Chrisland College, 72 , Idimu Egbeda, Alimosho, Lagos State
29. Abuja Capital International College, 352/353 Road, Gwarinpa, Abuja
30. Charles Dale Memorial International School, Igwuruta-Eneka, Rivers State
31. Heartland International School, Awori, Ojo, Lagos State
32. Lumen Christi International High School, Benin City, Edo State
33. Adesoye College, Igosun Road, Offa, Kwara State
34. Holy Rosary International School, University Junction, Wuse, Abuja
35. Citadel  International  College, Arigidi Road Ikare Akoko, Ondo State,
36. Stage One International School, 4Th Avenue, 403 Road, PW, Kubwa, Abuja
37. Queen’s College, Yaba, Lagos
38. Capville School, House 58/60 4Th Avenue, Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja
39. Angelwings Comprehensive College, Kubwa, Abuja
40. Air Force Comprehensive School, Iyana-Offa , Ibadan, Oyo State
41. Ifako International Secondary School, 99/101 ,Iju Road, Agege, Lagos
42. Barachel Group of Schools, Giwa, Ogun State
43. Florie Private School, Ikorodu, Lagos State
44. Preston International School, Akure, Ondo State
45. Graceland International School, Elekahia, Rivers State
46. Hallmark Secondary School, Ile-Oluji Junction, Ondo State
47. Crescent Hall International School, Ikeja, Lagos
48. Kaduna International School, Kaduna, Kaduna State
49. Igbinedion Educational Centre, Benin, Edo State
50. King’s High School, Abule-Odu B/Stop, Badagry Ex Satellite Town, Lagos
51. Marella International College, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State
52. Albesta Academy, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos
53. Mercy Grace School, Benin City, Edo State
54. Mea Mater Elizabeth High School, Ojiagu Agbani, Enugu, Enugu State
55. American International School Of Abuja, Off IBM Way, Abuja
56. Jextoban Secondary School, Alapere,Ketu, Lagos
57. Nickdel Schools, Barracks Roads, Agodi, Ibadan North, Oyo State
58. Bethel Demonstration Schools, Effurun, Warri Central, Delta State
59. Vivian Fowler Memorial College, Oregun Ikeja, Lagos
60. Moret Comprehensive College, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo State
61. Holly Rosary International School, Zone 6, Wuse, Abuja
62. Henry Alex-Duduyemi Memorial College, Ajebandele, Osun State
63. Qiblah High School, Aleshiloye Gra, Ibadan South-West, Oyo State
64. Jerara Summit Secondary School, Ogba Ikeja, Lagos
65. Hope High International School, Onwe Road, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
66. Greater Tomorrow Secondary School, GRA, Benin City, Edo State
67. Great Scholars International School, Old Odelemo Rd, Shagamu, Ogun State
68. Infant Jesus Academy, Opp Government House, Asaba, Delta State
69. Ave Maria Girls’ Secondary School, Jikwoyi, Abuja, FCT, Abuja
70. Federal Government College, Kwali, Abuja
71. Sunjem Private School, Ifako Gbagada, Kosofe, Lagos
72. Crescent Hall International School, G.R.A, Ikeja, Lagos
73. The Centagon International School, Maitama, Abuja
74. Albesta Academy, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos
75. Lifeforte International School, Kongi, Bodija, Ibadan North, Oyo State
76. Deeper Life High School, Rumoudara, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
77. Agape International Academy, Garki II, Abuja
78. Ronik Comprehensive School, Ejigbo, Oshodi Isolo, Lagos
79. Goshen International School, Gwarimpa, Abuja
80. Premiere Academy, Abuja Municipal, Abuja,
81. Soundhope Schools Limited, Ipaja, Alimosho, Lagos
82. Trinitate International School, Igwuruta, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
83. Ifako International Secondary School, Agege, Lagos State
84. Estaport Secondary School, Soluyi Gbagada, Shomolu, Lagos
85. Chamberlain American International School, Kubwa, Kubwa, Abuja
86. Capville Schools, Gwarinpa, Abuja Municipal, Abuja
87. Archdeacon Brown Education Centre, Woji, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
88. Global International College, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
89. Whitesands School, Lekki Peninsula Phase 1, Eti Osa, Lagos
90. Grace Soild Rock School, Akinyele, Alimosho, Lagos
91. Living Spring International College, Gwarimpa, Abuja
92. Continental College, Abuja Municipal, Abuja
93. Margaret Thelma International School, Karu, Abuja Municipal, Abuja
94. The Threshold International School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
95. Verbins International School, Suleja, Abuja Municipal, Abuja
96. Eminent Comprehensive College, Iyana Ipaja, Alimosho, Lagos State
97. Spinel International Academy, Karu, Abuja,
98. Kings International College, Moniya, Akinyele, Oyo State
99. Lordswill Academy, Gwarimpa, Abuja
100. New Hope International School, Kuje, Abuja

Zayn Malik Officially Quits One Direction

Zayn Malik has quit One Direction, the band have confirmed in a statement. Malik said: "My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined. But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band. "I'd like to apologise to the fans if I've let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right."

One Direction will continue their world tour as a four piece and record a fifth album later this year. Last week, Malik walked away from the band's world tour after being signed off with stress. He returned to the UK shortly after being forced to defend his relationship with his fiancee, Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards.

In a statement, the rest of the group said: "We're really sad to see Zayn go, but we totally respect his decision and send him all our love for the future. "The past five years have been beyond amazing - we've gone through so much together, so we will always be friends.

"The four of us will now continue. We're looking forward to recording the new album and seeing all the fans on the next stage of the world tour." ONe Direction Simon Cowell, who discovered the boyband on talent show The X Factor, said: "I would like to say thank you to Zayn for everything he has done for One Direction.

"Since I first met Zayn in 2010, I have grown very, very fond - and immensely proud - of him. I have seen him grow in confidence and I am truly sorry to see him leave. "As for One Direction, fans can rest assured that Niall, Liam, Harry and Louis are hugely excited about the future of the band." Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson signed with Simon Cowell's record label Syco Records in 2010 after finishing third on The X Factor.

My Vision For Nigeria - The Next Four Years By Goodluck Jonathan

Introduction and My Vision for NIGERIA

Introduction

WHEN I was growing up in Otuoke, a small town in Bayelsa, as the son of a boat builder, life was hard. Of nine children to my parents, only TWO of us survived. But I had the chance to go to school. Many did not. I worked at my studies. God smiled on me. I am HERE today as President of the Federal Republic of NIGERIA and I tell you now: there is not a moment that I forget where I come from, or how tough life can be for so many of us.

I have no sense of entitlement. I am not from a big family. I do not come from a profession or background that believes it has some God-given right to rule. I am here because of the will of the people and I will remain here because of the will of the people. I am willing and able to serve, but I am not desperate to serve. I am a living proof that NIGERIA is a country that rewards hardwork, integrity and ambition. At its best, NIGERIA is a country where, no matter where you come from, through honesty, hard work and by the grace of God, everything is possible.

I shall win this election because Nigerians know exactly who I am, and what I stand for. I fight for what I believe in. I don’t walk out of the door when the going Gets tough. Nigerians know what I have delivered and I want Nigerians to know what I will deliver in the NEXT four years. Our plan will build on the platform we have laid in the last four years, to deliver growth, prosperity, peace and justice to all. We are ready to take NIGERIA to the NEXT level. The future I see and work for is for a NIGERIA that works for all. I see a Nigeria where mothers and children do not die due to lack of medical attention. A Nigeria where no child goes to bed hungry or is out of school because of family circumstances. In the future of Nigeria that I see, the young and the youths will receive quality and sound education that provides them access to job opportunities and a higher standard of living. A Nigeria where the elderly have access to the medical care they require and life expectancy is significantly higher than it is today.

A country where the old people realize the benefit of their work and the disabled are not left behind. Nigeria will be a country of equal opportunities where every child is able to attain his or her full God given potential. Indeed, my dream is that someday, a product of the Almajiri Schools BECOMES the President of this great country. It will be a Nigeria where justice is not measured in any currency but available even to the most vulnerable in our society.  My vision is that of a Nigeria that works for all, and not just a few.

This has been a long campaign. I welcome the challenge of a vigorous campaign. Democracy needs competition, but it should be the right type of constructive competition. It is a sign of strength that Nigerians finally have a choice. In this document, I present to you a very clear choice and path to Nigeria’s progress. It is a choice and path based on the foundation that we laid during my first administration. You will find our plan for security, education, health. Also, our plans for the economy, jobs and the different forms of infrastructure to support our growth. We have not left out the environment and how we will leverage international economic cooperation for our growth and development. Most of our plans have been COSTED and some are obviously a continuation and completion of what we began. This is my promise to Nigeria, a vision for the next four years.

Section 2

Security, Education and Health

NIGERIA ’s Security and Territorial Integrity

Let me turn first to security. The definition of a modern state is the rule of law and the security of its citizens. My administration has faced unprecedented challenges. As a nation we have all felt the trauma and pain of international terrorism and extremist violence. The changing fortune on the battlefield that we have seen in recent weeks is a result of the sacrifices of our security agencies. I salute their courage and the determination of our military, they have done NIGERIA proud.

Book Haram is part of an international phenomenon. It is a terror that does not know borders or boundaries. We understood this from the beginning. Nigeria was on the right side of the argument in Mali against the extremists; and in support of democracy in Ivory Coast, Guinea, NIGER , Burkina Faso and Guinea-Bissau. What we support abroad, we champion at home: democracy, freedom and the rule of law. It is a proud record and a reflection of Nigeria’s role and responsibilities in Africa and the broader community that we have upheld and deepened.

We have formed a formidable team with Cameroon, Chad and Niger to effectively dismantle Boko Haram. Infact, everywhere that terror has been successfully tackled, it is through partnership. And that is what this government has championed. In the past four years we have worked hard to improve the capacity of security agencies. We have provided specialized training to our armed forces, established police academy in Kano to beef up policing capabilities. In addition, we have now provided better and improved equipment to our security agencies. 

This process is ongoing. We have made these INVESTMENTS in order to improve the capacity of security agencies to protect all Nigerians. There is still a real risk of further terror attacks, against the kind of soft, innocent target of which there are so many across the country. And there will be further battles ahead. But Boko Haram’s claims of a Caliphate have been shown to be as empty and bankrupt as the rest of their hateful philosophy. Nigeria remains one, and undivided. We shall root out Boko Haram.

We salute the extraordinary courage of the families of the Chibok girls, and we shall never give up on these girls. We also salute the families of the Buni Yadi boys, and indeed all the victims of terror. We cannot undo their suffering. We can only use it as an inspiration to overcome this evil in our midst, and to rebuild a better world for those who have seen their lives turned upside down. In the NEXT four years, we will build on the progress we have made so far. Our military efforts, both domestic and through international cooperation have enabled us make progress in our fight against Boko Haram. We will expand and intensify our military presence in the affected region and communities to ensure that we leave no gaps for Boko Haram to take advantage in the future. We will continue to equip the military and other security agencies to meet the security challenges of modern Nigeria.

In order to cement our progress, we are implementing THREE strategic security initiatives that will be the focus of our administration in the next four years. These initiatives are the Safe School Initiative (SSI), the Presidential Initiative for the North East (PINE), and Nigeria’s Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) programme.

Under the Safe Schools Initiative (SSI), our administration will:

Accelerate the enrolment of displaced children in schools in their host communities and secure places in schools for children in IDP camps. This a temporary arrangement that will be replaced as displaced persons move back to their communities. Our goal is to secure communities as soon as they are rid of the terrorists so that citizens can return safely and children go back to school in their community.

If and when necessary, transfer children living in Leeds at high risk of insurgent activities to secondary schools in safer locations. Under the Expand Safe School Initiative (SSI), which is a national initiative across the country, we shall introduce guidelines for all schools on what constitutes a safe school. This will be piloted in SELECTED schools in the North East, and across the country. Over the next four years, we will build safe schools that take into consideration all forms of security vulnerabilities.

Under the Presidential Initiative for the North East (PINE), we will achieve the following:

Address immediate human suffering by empowering response agencies to better deliver much needed humanitarian relief – food, non-food items, medicines etc. as a foundation for other interventions. This is ongoing.

We will embark on reconstruction and rehabilitation of the North East. Infact, the North East will be rebuilt and experience economic renaissance. Leverage the region’s strategic agricultural and solid mineral assets to create jobs and expand economic opportunities for the youths, and ensure long-term peace and prosperity.

We will exploit long-term opportunities that are unique to the North East where national progress is contingent on the region’s progress (Sahelian trade, strategic power projects, national food security etc).

Under the Nigeria’s CVE programme, we will focus on the following:

De-radicalisation and reintegration of suspected and convicted extremist offenders back into the society.

Development and implementation of an after care programme for the deradicalised involving community reintegration and rehabilitation. This will give rehabilitated prisoners opportunity to make a living after they have been released.

Quality Education, Skills and Training for All

During my visit to one of the Almajiri schools that have been established under our policy, I met excited young children. These are bright, lively children, now receiving the best Nigeria can offer. With public funds, the Next generation now has the tools it needs to make for themselves better lives and to make this a better country.

I know very well what education means. Education is thekey to transformation. My dream is that one day, a product of Almajiri schools will become President of this great nation.

This is not a slogan. It is the story of my life. In the NEXT four years, no child will be out of school in NIGERIA . Our schools will not only be safe, but will also be centres of excellence that mould national character. We will reverse the brain drain in our universities and tackle the most critical important challenge to university education in NIGERIA – access and quality. We will devise a sustainable and effective system for our University education to bring it up to global standards.

When I first assumed office, providing quality education was a challenge for government. There had been decades of decay. Consequently, many of the graduates our system was producing were not fit to meet the needs of our industries. Many lacked the skills of the new, technological era. We have refocused the educational system in the area of access, quality, infrastructure, teacher quality and development, curriculum relevance, funding, planning and targeting out-of-school children.

Our renewed focus is based on some of our initiatives, including the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), the revision to the National Policy on Education, the support provided to states to conduct the annual school census, and the Almajiri Education programme. We have established 12 new universities so that every state in Nigeria now has a federal university. Nine of the new universities are in Northern states.

In the next four years, my government shall: Work with states and local governments to ensure that none of our children of primary school age is out of school. Continue our reforms in the education sector, to improve access and quality at all levels, and ensure sustainability and adequacy of education funding. We will continue to work with state governments to improve access and quality at all levels.

Provide technical educational institutions with additional well-equipped workshop and adequate and well-trained- teachers. There will be a renewed focus on vocational training that effectively links the needs of our industries with skills acquired. Will forge a closer partnership between employers and the educational system, especially at the tertiary level, and encourage greater, properly regulated involvement ofprivate individuals and agencies in the delivery of education services. Establish new adult and continuing education centres, strengthen the old ones in order to promote mass literacy among Nigerians.

High Quality Healthcare for all Nigerians

Nigeria produces some of the finest health care professionals but has not had the health care system the general public deserves. In the next four years, we will lay the foundation for Nigeria to become a centre of medical excellence in Africa, and begin to reverse the embarrassing trend of medical tourism. All Nigerians will have access to high quality healthcare and National Health Insurance (NHIS) coverage will be expanded, and we will accelerate the implementation of private sector health initiatives.

Let us for a moment remember the eight victims we lost last year to Ebola. Let us also praise the bravery of Dr. Stella Ameyo Adedavoh and other heroes who identified the virus and cared for the sick, and made the ultimate sacrifice. Let us also remember the efforts of all the agencies of government, both at the national and sub- national levels, which helped to prevent this tragedy from becoming a catastrophe.

That same commitment and energy has also helped us eradicate Guinea worm. In the next four years, with that same determination, we shall also rid Nigeria of polio. At the start of this administration, access to health care was a challenge, particularly for women and children. We established the ‘‘saving one million lives” initiative to reduce birth related deaths to mothers and children. I know the pain of loss that a properly resourced and managed health service will help to eliminate.

We have put in place measures to eliminate counterfeit drugs and equipment. I signed the National Health Bill intolaw to enable quicker improvements in both quality and access to primary and tertiary healthcare. We have refurbished and upgraded our hospitals including the Enugu Teaching Hospital (ETH), Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital, Zaria, the National Trauma Centre at the National Hospital, Abuja, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), and the Federal Medical Centre in Umuahia.

In the next four years, my government shall: 

Facilitate the expansion of the NHIS to cover previously excluded illnesses. This will enhance the medical insurance system and improve access to healthcare. We will also modify existing arrangements to provide free healthcare to children and the elderly.

Work with the private sector to reverse the trend in medical tourism. We will enhance and speed up the private health care initiative for the establishment of world-class specialist hospitals across the country. This will complement our plan of ONE general Hospital per local government and one specialist hospital per state. It will require the intensification of the current training and incentivisation of paramedical personnel to expand healthcare in rural areas. Stimulate the local production of medicines and other supplies, while enforcing stringent laws against the manufacturing and sale of fake and adulterated drugs.

Section II

The Economy

Let me share with you the progress we have made to diversify our economy, create jobs and our plans for the NEXT four years. As I look forward to your support for the NEXT coming four years, I can report some distinct forms of progress that demonstrate not only our commitment to increasing the standard of living of Nigerians, but show that our efforts are already yielding good results. First, following the rebasing of our country’s Gross Domestic Product last April, we now know that our economy, estimated at US $510 billion for 2013, is the largest in Africa. This was more than just a statistical exercise: it gives us the data to show how much more diversified and broad-based the economy has become since 1990 and where targeted government intervention can be most effective.

Our economy has been growing at an average of seven per cent per annum in the past decade. That growth is a necessary but not a sufficient factor for judging our economic wellbeing. What we need is more inclusive growth that translates into dividends for all strata of our growing population.

Second, since I assumed office as President of our great country, we have established a reliable mechanism for tracking employment trends. We now know that between 2012 and 2014, we created 2,826,552 total number of jobs. We know where the jobs were created and in what sectors. These are powerful tools in helping to understand what is happening and where we can make best use of public funds. In addition, poverty in NIGERIA today is much lower than in 2010. The World Bank recently released its 2014 Nigerian Economic Report (NER), providing the most up to date analysis of the poverty and living standards in the country. It provides evidence that Nigeria’s poverty rate is significantly lower than had been previously reported. From the survey, it is estimated that 33.1 per cent of the population lived below the poverty threshold in 2013.

On THREE critical economic fronts therefore, we have made progress in the last four years. The foundations for future economic progress have been laid. In the coming four years, I will build on past successes to advance our collective efforts towards creating a new Nigeria. The plans we have are detailed, comprehensive and the product of a wide-ranging consultation exercise that has tapped into the best talent we have at home and abroad.

Before I discuss the plans we have for growth in each sector of the economy, let me first discuss our plans to ensure that we sustain our macroeconomic stability.

Macroeconomic Stability and Nigeria’s Future Economic Growth

I have my share, my goals and aspirations in critical areas of our lives, including security, education and health care. However, progress on all of these will not be possible without a stable macroeconomic environment. The foundation of the future economic progress we seek to make depends on macroeconomic stability. The realization drives our commitment to prudent economic management, fiscal discipline and economic reforms.

During my first administration, to ensure macroeconomic stability, we promoted policies that guaranteed non-inflationary growth as well as protected against the negative impacts from the rest of the world. Such policies, which include proactive fiscal consolidation, flexible monetary policy, effective management of FOREIGN EXCHANGE reserves, prudent budgets and price stability in the financial services sector. Recent falls in oil prices have significantly impacted our revenues and the value of our currency. We shall remedy this in the coming years.

In the next four years, we shall rebuild our resources, shore up the value of the NAIRA , grow our economy, and create wealth. Specifically, we will accomplish the following:

We will diversify our sources of revenue and make NIGERIA less dependent on oil. We will build on the progress we have made on non-oil revenue sources and move from the current 70:30 ratio to 60:40 for oil and non oil government revenues, respectively.

While respecting the autonomy of CBN, I have directed the monetary and fiscal authorities to work together to enhance our macroeconomic stability, especially PRICE stability.

We will work with the states to strengthen savings in the Excess Crude Account (ECA), increase investments in the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) and continue to maintain healthy FOREIGN EXCHANGE reserves.

We will continue to increase the short and long term access to FINANCE to critical sectors of the economy, including agriculture, manufacturing, solid minerals, housing and construction etc and address the long term finance challenges in the economy through deepening our financial system.

Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) will continue to receive special attention as they account for over 45 per cent of Nigeria’s GDP and employ over 60 per cent of the workforce. We shall revitalize the insurance sector to ensure it fulfils its huge potential, expand the level of risk businesses undertaken and expand insurance sector jobs from the current 30,000 to 300,000.