Goodluck Jonathan quotes

Goodluck Jonathan is a Nigerian statesman who served as the President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015. Renowned for overseeing electoral reforms and promoting peace, his leadership marked a significant period in Nigeria's democratic development. He continues to advocate for good governance and democratic values in Africa. Here are 5 of his quotes:

The argument about zoning and the presidency of Nigeria is like the philosophical argument of the egg or the hen. Who is older through the evolutionary process, who came first?

Goodluck Jonathan

When you talk about the oil wealth you compare nations. There are some nations with less than five million people. Nigeria has 150 million people. I cannot say that all the money earned from oil since 1958, when the first drop of oil was exported from this country to date, that the money has been effectively used.

Goodluck Jonathan

We want to lead a country where people will be less greedy. Where people will know that the commonwealth of Nigeria belongs to all Nigerians, where people's wealth depends on the people around you. If you become a rich person and everyone around you is poor you are very poor.

Goodluck Jonathan

My brothers and sisters, we are all winners. In this context there is no victor and no vanquished. We have demonstrated, even in our diversity, the progress of Nigeria remains paramount for all.

Goodluck Jonathan